From Spain: Man Utd the only suitor for Barcelona star who’ll have to move mid-season if he wants regular minutes
Barcelona have reportedly softened their stance on letting Alejandro Balde leave after opting against doing so in the summer.At the time, however, the full-back was also keen to stay put, as he wanted...
Manchester United is the only club reportedly interested in Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, who will need to move mid-season if he wants regular playing time. After initially resisting a transfer in the summer, Barcelona has softened its stance on letting the 22-year-old leave. However, the Spanish right-back has struggled to secure playing time under Hansi Flick, featuring only once in their seven La Liga matches so far.
Balde made a brief 12-minute cameo as a substitute against Racing Santander at the end of a recent victory. Last season, the young talent earned 31 starts across all competitions despite battling a hamstring injury. He has been an unused substitute for five league games and Barcelona's Champions League opener against Feyenoord. Manchester United, who have been monitoring Balde since before the 2026/2027 season, are now the frontrunners for his signature.
The Red Devils are in dire need of reinforcements at left-back, with only Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu holding senior status in the current squad. Shaw has been plagued by injuries in recent years, while Dorgu's availability remains uncertain following his withdrawal from Denmark's national team due to injury. Other than these two, Noussair Mazraoui and 19-year-old Harry Amass serve as potential backups.
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