Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs interested in signing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Old Trafford side, along with Manchester City and Aston Villa, have made enquiries about Balde’s situation at the Nou Camp ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Balde’s power and explosiveness are highly rated by Premier League clubs, though no formal offers have been made so far.
The 22-year-old La Masia academy graduate’s contract with Barcelona runs until the summer of 2028.
Man Utd Make Alejandro Balde Enquiry
Alejandro Balde in action for Barcelona
According to Mundo Deportivo, Balde is not considering leaving Barcelona at present and remains fully focused on continuing his development at his boyhood club.
The Catalan club are also showing no intention of moving Balde at the end of the season but could consider the opportunity if a substantial offer came their way.
Balde’s season has been disrupted by injuries –the left-back has not featured for the Catalans since suffering a muscle injury in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
The 22-year-old, praised as ‘one of the best full-backs in Europe’, has been Hansi Flick’s first-choice option at left-back this term, making 34 appearances in all competitions and registering three assists.
Man Utd Targeting a New Left-Back
Manchester United's Luke Shaw dribbling.
Premier League - Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - December 15, 2025 Manchester United's Luke Shaw in action REUTERS/Phil Noble
United’s reported interest in Balde is hardly surprising, given the club are expected to explore the market for a new left-back this summer.
With Tyrell Malacia expected to leave upon his contract expiry in June and Patrick Dorgu now potentially regarded as more of an attacking option after impressing under Michael Carrick, reinforcements at left-back could be something United look at in the coming months.
Luke Shaw, whose contract runs for another year, has been Carrick’s primary option on the left since the interim boss replaced Ruben Amorim in January, making 31 league appearances so far this season.
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Manchester United appear to have earmarked Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly as another option in their search for a new left-back.
According to reports, the Red Devils have firmly included the 19-year-old on their shortlist ahead of the summer amid his limited involvement this season.
Lewis-Skelly has only made one Premier League start this term, along with 13 appearances off the bench. The England international only penned a new five-year contract with Arsenal last year.
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