The fullback Alejandro Balde is going to be one of the main protagonists as FC Barcelona reach the final few days of the summer transfer window. The Spanish fullback has been linked with a move away from the club in recent days, even though previously it was reported that he is working hard to regain his place in Hansi Flick’s plans for the new season.
However, the German coach seems to have other ideas for him. [He did not call the fullback up for the first game of the season against Elche](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/revealed-why-alejandro-balde-is-doubting-barcelona-stay-amid-manchester-united-interest/), which raised significant doubts about the player’s future at the Blaugrana club. Furthermore, Joao Cancelo got the starting spot on the right flank during the second half of the last season, and his permanent signing this summer means Balde will face a difficult fight for a starting role in the team.
Meanwhile, big clubs from across Europe have shown interest in him, with the Premier League giants Manchester United particularly closely linked with him. However, [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20260824/1004219352/united-prefiere-cesion-balde.html) cites ESPN to report that the Red Devils are looking to land the Barcelona fullback only on loan, with a purchase option, this summer.
These plans conflict with those of the Blaugranes, who will not object to a transfer of the defender if a good offer comes in. They are looking to use any transfer fee obtained from his sale for the signing of a new center-back or a new center-forward.
Meanwhile, the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes is in constant contact with both sides to ensure negotiations go smoothly and are completed before the end of the transfer window. For his part, Alejandro Balde returned to train normally with the rest of his teammates on Monday, and thus differs from players like Marc Casado and Hector Fort, who are also close to a move, but are training apart from the Barcelona team.