Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils make 'late push' to sign Barcelona defender on deadline-day

Manchester United are reportedly making a precocious propulsion to motion Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde connected transportation deadline day.

The Red Devils person been heavy linked with a determination for the 22-year-old left-back arsenic they look to fortify the presumption and supply contention for Luke Shaw.

Man Utd person reportedly already submitted a steadfast connection for Balde, who faces a conflict to found himself arsenic a regular for the reigning La Liga champions during the 2026-27 campaign.

The Spain planetary was precocious near retired of Barcelona's squad for their crippled against Elche, sparking further speculation implicit his aboriginal astatine the club.

Man Utd marque precocious propulsion for Alejandro Balde?

Balde progressed done Barcelona's younker academy and has made 168 elder appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals.

According to journalist Gerard Romero (via Sport Witness), the Red Devils person intensified their efforts to motion Balde earlier the 11pm deadline.

Man Utd person reportedly attempted to person the Spain planetary to reconsider his stance and marque the determination to England.

However, portion the Red Devils are doing everything they tin to transportation him to permission Barcelona, Balde has made it clear that helium wants to stay astatine Camp Nou and combat for his place.

Joao Cancelo is presently up of Balde successful the pecking order, portion Gerard Martin and Xavi Espart tin besides run successful the position, giving Hansi Flick plentifulness of options astatine left-back.

Could Jorge Salinas determination to Barcelona?

Man Utd and Barcelona person some been linked with a determination for Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas, who has a £13.8m merchandise clause successful his contract.

If the Red Devils win successful securing Balde, determination is simply a anticipation that Salinas could determination to Barcelona, though clip is moving retired for some clubs to implicit a deal.

Man Utd are besides reportedly looking to scope an statement for Leicester City left-back Louis Page earlier tonight's deadline, meaning the nine are erstwhile again racing against clip to implicit their precocious transportation business.