Man Utd probe move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde

Manchester United have identified Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back problems. The 22-year-old La Masia graduate and Spanish international is viewed as a high-potential, long-term fix, but Inter are also monitoring his situation, setting up a likely summer battle for his signature.

Talks between United and Barcelona are unfolding alongside Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in Catalonia, with his potential permanent move complicating any reciprocal arrangement. Mundo Deportivo suggests United could offer €40 million (£33.5m), though that figure is expected to fall short of Barcelona’s valuation.

Balde remains under contract until 2028 and is protected by a symbolic €1 billion release clause. Hansi Flick is preparing changes to Barcelona’s defensive unit, with full-back depth flagged as an area needing reinforcement. Balde has been the regular starter this season but is no longer considered untouchable, while deputy Gerard Martin has drawn interest from AC Milan.

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