€70M price tag set as Manchester United plot Barcelona raid for explosive star | OneFootball

Manchester United have a serious interest in signing the Barcelona defender, Alejandro Balde, at the end of the season.

According to reports from Spain, an offer of around €70 million could be enough to sign the full-back in the summer.

The player has the physical and technical attributes for English football, and he could be a useful acquisition for Manchester United. They will also face competition from cross-town rivals Manchester City and Premier League side Aston Villa. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United is prepared to break the Bank for him.

Man United could use Alejandro Balde

They could use more depth in the left back department. Luke Shaw will need to be replaced in the long-term and the defender could be ideal for them. He will add explosive pace and technical ability to the team. The 22-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and the opportunity to play for Manchester United could be exciting for him.

He is no longer a guaranteed starter for the Spanish club, and it would make sense for him to move on and join a club where he will get regular opportunities. Manchester United have an excellent track record of nurturing young players, and they could help him fulfil his potential.

Regular football in England could also accelerate his development.

Balde asking price is quite high

The asking price is quite substantial for a young full-back, and it remains to be seen. Whether Barcelona is prepared to sanction his departure for a more reasonable amount of money. It seems unlikely that Manchester United will pay €70 million for him.

Manchester City and Aston Villa are monitoring his situation, but it would be quite surprising if they decided to shell out a premium for the Barcelona player.