Man United transfer news: Alejandro Balde latest as Red Devils make 'firm proposal' for Barcelona star

By Matt Law | 24 Aug 2026 15:02, Last updated: 24 Aug 2026 15:03

Manchester United person reportedly made a 'firm proposal' for Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde.

The Spain planetary was near retired of the Barcelona squad for Sunday's La Liga clash with Elche amid the speculation surrounding his aboriginal with the Catalan giants.

Man United are said to beryllium keen to motion the left-back, and according to COPE, determination is simply a 'firm proposal' connected the array from the 20-time English champions.

The study claims that Balde is presently having doubts erstwhile it comes to his aboriginal astatine Camp Nou, which could pb to him leaving earlier the extremity of the summertime transportation window.

“It’s a hard question due to the fact that he’s a subordinate of immense quality, and it’s important to cognize if he’s assured helium tin vie successful his position," Barcelona caput manager Hansi Flick told reporters connected Saturday.

Man United marque 'firm proposal' for Barcelona's Balde

"That’s what I privation to spot from each my players. Every time I observe what they do, their level, whether they show that they’re astatine the level to play. Ultimately, we person to play arsenic a team; lone past volition we execute success. I request everyone to beryllium 100%.”

When asked astir Balde's lack against Elche, Flick said: "I haven’t told him helium has to leave.

“I person a feeling – and I deliberation it’s champion for him – that helium should deliberation things through, reflect, get his thoughts successful order, and past we’ll talk. And we some agreed connected that.”

Man United would 'prefer' archetypal indebtedness woody for Balde

According to ESPN, Man United would similar to motion Balde connected indebtedness for the 2026-27 campaign, with the enactment to marque the determination imperishable adjacent summer.

The study claims that Barcelona worth the defender betwixt £26m and £34m, which would correspond a bargain considering his prime and experience.

Joao Cancelo is considered to beryllium supra Balde successful the pecking bid erstwhile it comes to the left-back spot astatine Barcelona, portion Gerard Martin and Xavi Espart tin besides play successful that position.

Balde has scored 3 goals and registered 21 assists successful 168 appearances for Barcelona successful each competitions.

Last season, the defender provided 3 assists successful 42 appearances for the Catalan outfit.

Man United privation a left-back earlier the extremity of the transportation model to supply contention and enactment for Luke Shaw.