Carlos Baleba's £70m move to Manchester United could face its first real test this weekend, with the midfielder reportedly in line to make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
According to BBC News, the summer signing is expected to be handed his first appearance in a United shirt in what promises to be a tough introduction against a competitive Spurs side. The fee underlines the scale of expectation surrounding the Brighton product, who arrives with a reputation as one of the Premier League's most sought-after young midfielders.
Details remain limited at this stage, but if Baleba does get the nod, it will mark the start of a high-pressure audition for a player United hope can anchor their midfield for years to come. The report gives no further indication of United's team plans beyond the expectation of his involvement, so confirmation will likely come closer to kick-off.