Manchester United are reportedly willing to table a €40 million offer to sign Alejandro Balde, although there are doubts over Barcelona’s willingness to part ways with him.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United’s links with Alejandro Balde continue to circulate in media reports, with the latest story suggesting the possibility of a €40 million bid. The Red Devils are in the market for a new left-back, with the Barcelona homegrown star seen as a good opportunity if the Spanish side are willing to let him go.
Manchester United are expected to look for a new left-back with the intention of adding competition in the position. The club are now one of the favourites to return to the UEFA Champions League next season, and that would require them to have a squad strong enough to compete on all fronts.
The left-back position has been troublesome for the club over the last few years, mainly due to Luke Shaw’s persistent fitness troubles. The England international has come back strongly over the last few months and is showing much more consistency, with both his fitness and performances.
Yet Manchester United are not keen to risk next season relying solely on Shaw, and would like to strengthen the competition in that position. There have been links to a few new players, with the club reportedly in the running for Federico Dimarco, while the Red Devils have also been linked with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson.
One other name that has done the rounds for a while is Alejandro Balde, the 22-year-old homegrown wide man from Barcelona. Manchester United are reportedly prepared to table a €40 million offer to test the waters with the Catalan giants, although they may not consider a sale, especially at that price point.
Will Barcelona sell Alejandro Balde?
The prospect of joining this fresh project at Manchester United, which promises far more stability than in previous years, could be enticing enough for many players, including Alejandro Balde. However, the 22-year-old homegrown wide man is not looking to leave Barcelona at the moment, and the fee mentioned in the report may not satisfy the Spanish giants.
Given Barcelona’s financial troubles, the Red Devils may feel there is a chance to test them with a reasonable offer. However, the Catalan giants are either likely to demand significantly more for the 22-year-old or decide to keep him for the long run.