Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United are close to the signature of Barcelonas 22-year-old fullback, now awaiting approval from Balde to secure his services.Manchester United will need to submit a hefty bid to receive the signature of Alejandro Balde, with Barcelona open to being convinced of a sale.The 22-year-old has dealt with repeated injury blows throughout the season, missing ten matches and 61 days of football for the Spanish side. You may like Manchester United looking to close deal for one of the 'brightest prospects in world' ahead of Barcelona: report Manchester United begin contact to make Spaniard their first summer signing: report Manchester United seek Bundesliga wonderkid as Lisandro Martinez successor Manchester United await approval from Alejandro BaldeGet VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.View DealAccording to a reports from Sport Witness and Sport, Manchester United, who once led the way for Alejandro Balde, are awaiting approval directly from the player to pursue him further.Balde, who graduated from Barcelonas La Masia academy to first-team football, has started 19 La Liga games this season, appearing in 24, and has recorded impressive defensive statistics.The Spain international has averaged over three duels won and three recoveries per game for Barcelona, and recorded two assists in the process.Manchester United are currently planning defensive and centre-of-the-park rebuilds, and were recently linked with a Bundesliga assist machine who can play as both a natural right-back and winger.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Adding Balde into the mix, a similar mix of both defensive and attacking talent from the opposite flank, now hinges on the players approval for Manchester United to pursue him.Reportedly, Barcelona are willing to entertain and are possibly open to a figure in the region of 50 million, however, the club will not force the La Masia graduate out.Instead, Balde will decide his own future alongside agent Jorge Mendes, with both being aware of Barcelonas desire to offload the 22-year-old.The Spain international, whose contract expires in 2028, has largely lost his place in Hansi Flicks side on the left flank, with Joao Cancelo proving to be formidable competition.Barcelona are chasing Cancelos signature currently on loan in Spain from Saudi side Al-Hilal and also exploring other left-back options in the market, leaving Baldes future uncertain.Manchester United view Balde as a market opportunity and will be ready to pounce should the 22-year-old decide a Manchester arrival is his desire.TOPICSAlejandro BaldeManchester UnitedBarcelonaLa LigaPremier LeagueChampions LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
