Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United are reportedly maintaining contact with Barcelona regarding a potential deal for defender Alejandro Balde. The club is pursuing the Spanish international in negotiations valued at £43m, according to sources cited by Football Talk. This interest highlights Man Utd’s continued search for talent from other European giants following recent transfer activity.
A native of Sant Gabriel, Balde spent time with Espanyol before joining Barcelona's La Masia academy as an eight-year-old. He has since risen through their youth system and is currently described as a £43m star by transfer experts monitoring the market. The report suggests the move could see him join Manchester United soon if talks progress successfully.
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