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Jorge Salinas prioritizes Barcelona amid Manchester United interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Jorge Salinas prioritizes Barcelona amid Manchester United interest

Summary

Jorge Salinas has resumed training with Racing Santander while his future remains uncertain. The 19-year-old left-back has attracted interest from multiple clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester United, but prefers to join Barcelona. Negotiations are complicated, as Racing Santander insists on Salinas's €16 million release clause, while Barcelona seeks a lower fee structure. Salinas is under contract until 2029 and is prepared to wait for a resolution, focusing on his development within a project he believes aligns with his growth as a player.

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By the Numbers

•Salinas returns to training with Racing Santander.
•Barcelona remains interested in signing the defender.
•The club is exploring alternative payment structures.
•Racing Santander insists on the release clause for Salinas.
•Salinas has a contract with Racing until 2029.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — La Liga defensive prospect only wants Barcelona despite interest from Manchester United

What they're saying

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Jorge Salinas has returned to training with Racing Santander, but his future remains far from settled as FC Barcelona continue their efforts to sign the highly rated left-back before the transfer wind...
— Yahoo Sports

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