Manchester United targets Alejandro Balde as left-back option from Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Manchester United is reportedly considering a January move for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde to address their left-back issues. With Luke Shaw sidelined due to injuries and other options underperforming, Balde, who has seen limited playing time at Barcelona, could provide the solution. Talks between the clubs about a potential transfer have previously occurred, but the deal did not materialize this summer. Balde's lack of game time and Barcelona's need to offload players may open the door for his exit in the upcoming transfer window.
- •Balde has played only 12 minutes this season for Barcelona.
- •Shaw has missed multiple games due to injury, increasing United's left-back crisis.
- •United's negotiations with Balde occurred but did not result in a transfer this summer.
- •Barcelona has also offered Balde to Chelsea and Liverpool.
- •United seeks reinforcement after a challenging start with just five points from five games.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde Stance Revealed As Man Utd Need Left-Back
"As defensive injuries mount and Luke Shaw’s future remains uncertain, Michael Carrick could secure Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde to solve Old Trafford’s persistent crisis on the left flank.
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