Man United ready €40m test for Barcelona's Balde

Manchester United target Alejandro Balde, but Barcelona's valuation and Inter's interest could complicate the deal.

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What happened. Manchester United are weighing a €40m offer for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, but the bid is expected to fall short of Barcelona's valuation, and Inter are also monitoring the player.

• Balde is contracted until 2028 with a €1bn release clause, giving Barcelona leverage.
• United are also in talks with Barcelona over Marcus Rashford's loan becoming permanent.
• Barcelona's full-back positions lack depth, and Balde's deputy Gerard Martin has drawn interest from AC Milan.

Barcelona are under no pressure to sell, but full-back positions may change this close-season.

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