Alejandro Balde's future at Barcelona is in doubt, and Manchester United are reportedly lining up a move for the attacking left-back.
Manchester United have reportedly entered the race for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with talk growing that the Spaniard could leave the Camp Nou. The Catalan club may be prepared to listen to offers, and the Old Trafford hierarchy are said to be watching closely.
Balde, who came through La Masia, has been one of Barcelona's most exciting young full-backs. His pace, aggressive overlapping runs and eye for a final ball make him a natural fit for any side that wants width and energy down the flank. United have long looked for stability on the left side of defence, and a player of his profile would address that need.
The Balde rumour is only one strand of a busy gossip cycle. Liverpool are reportedly weighing up Marseille's Murillo and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as defensive targets, hinting at a possible rebuild at the back. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are said to be keeping tabs on Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as they consider options between the posts.
None of this is confirmed, and plenty of names will be linked and dropped before the window closes. But with several of Europe's biggest clubs reportedly eyeing defenders and keepers, the market is warming up fast. Stay locked in with Afroballers for every twist.
