Manchester United have reportedly made contact with representatives of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, though the player is said to be happy at the Nou Camp. The Reds are also closing in on a £65million-plus deal for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to the latest updates from The Manchester Evening News.
Left-Back Options Explored
With the new Premier League season underway, Michael Carrick's side is taking shape, but left-back remains an area of focus. Both Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly have been linked, and now Balde has emerged as a target. Contact has been made with his representatives, though the Barcelona defender is reportedly content in Spain.
Midfield Reinforcements
After nearly two years of links, Carlos Baleba looks set to join Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in the United midfield. The £65million-plus move to Old Trafford would make him the latest signing after the aforementioned midfield trio, Karl Darlow, and youngsters Kit Margetson, Cristian Orozco and Tynan Thompson.
Further Targets and Potential Departures
United remain keen to add to their squad, with Louis Page and £43m-rated defender Edmond Tapsoba heavily linked. There could also be departures: Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move back to Italy, with Juventus and Napoli said to be interested in securing his services.
