Barcelona leaves Balde out as Manchester United eyes £43m left-back move
Alejandro Balde was omitted from Barcelona's squad for the La Liga opener, while reports say Manchester United have approached his agents about a £43 million transfer.
Barcelona excluded Alejandro Balde from the squad that faced Elche in the season-opening La Liga fixture, alongside fellow academy products Marc Casado and Hector Fort. At the same time, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United have reached out to Balde's agents to assess the feasibility of a move this summer. United are seeking a young, proven left-back and are prepared to meet a fee of roughly £43 million, according to sources.
Their interest intensified after a failed pursuit of Newcastle United's Lewis Hall, who remains off-limits despite speculation. The potential deal could materialise quickly, with United looking to strengthen the side after a 2-0 loss to Hull City on matchday one.
Why it matters
Balde's possible departure could reshape Barcelona's defence and boost Manchester United's squad depth.
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