Khel Now logo
HomeSportsICC Women's World CupLive Cricket Score
Advertisement

Premier League

Manchester United fan starts GoFundMe campaign trying to raise £120m to aid Carlos Baleba signing

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :August 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Modified at :August 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Manchester United UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Getty

(Courtesy : Getty Images)

The Red Devils have expressed interest in signing the Brighton player.

In a bold attempt to assist Manchester United in acquiring Carlos Baleba from Brighton, a supporter has created a GoFundMe campaign.

According to the Daily Mail, an irate United supporter has set up a GoFundMe campaign to solicit money for the team’s optimistic transfer of Baleba to Old Trafford.

ruben amorim Manchester United
The campaign is very audacious, considering £34 million is the highest ever raised via a GoFundMe campaign (Photo via Getty Images)

The midfielder’s high asking price and the Seagulls’ reluctance to sell make any deal unlikely, according to reports. But the club are now still examining the terms of a possible deal to sign him.

Ian M, the fan who started the page, is trying to raise £120 million ($161 million), which is a significant amount of money. This website’s most successful charity appeal, called ‘America’s food fund,’ raised about £34 million ($45 million). In addition to Diego Leon, United have already acquired Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha this summer.

A Manchester United fan established a GoFundMe campaign to help the club sign Baleba

The page states: “We need this to happen, we need this to happen, we need this to happen, we need this to happen.”

As of this writing, Ian has raised £28 so far. Although United will keep looking into a deal for Baleba, it’s uncertain if they will be successful in acquiring the talented midfield player.

The Red Devils have been active in the transfer window and have already splurged enough money. They have recently struck an agreement, as reported, with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko as they hope to address their attacking woes.

Why has a Man Utd fan created the GoFundMe campaign?

A fan has created a GoFundMe campaign to assist United in signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

How much has the ‘Baleba to Man Utd fund’ raised so far?

At the time of this writing, Ian has raised £28 so far using the GoFundMe page.

What is the target of the page?

The fan is trying to raise £120 million ($161 million).

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.

Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

Advertisement
Advertisement