Barcelona faces competition from Manchester United for Jorge Salinas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Barcelona is reportedly competing with Manchester United to sign 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander. Following a successful campaign that helped Racing secure promotion, Salinas caught the attention of several La Liga clubs. United's interest comes as Barcelona struggles to acquire first-choice left-back target Lewis Hall. Unlike Barcelona, United is willing to meet Salinas' €16 million release clause, intensifying the race for one of Spain's promising young talents.
- •Jorge Salinas shines as a key player for Racing Santander.
- •Barcelona and Manchester United are competing for Salinas' signature.
- •Salinas' release clause is set at €16 million.
- •United's interest increases with Barcelona's struggles to finalize deals.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona could lose out on transfer target to Man United
"La Liga giants Barcelona are understood to have been joined in the hunt for a leading summer transfer target by Premier League heavyweights Manchester United.This comes amid claims that the Red Devils...
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