The Italian journalist underlined that a pursuit of a striker hinges on Joshua Zirkzee\u2019s future, while a move for a left-back is \u201calmost guaranteed\u201d. <\/p>\n
At the time, he did not mention any particular target for the position. United have been strongly linked with Lewis Hall of Newcastle United and Racing de Santander\u2019s Spanish teenager Jorge Salinas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, Romano has shared a more concrete update regarding United\u2019s plans to bring in a player capable of providing genuine competition to Luke Shaw this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another Spanish full-back on Manchester United\u2019s radar<\/p>\n According to Romano<\/a>, Manchester United \u201ckeep looking\u201d for a new left-back, which is considered \u201cnext priority\u201d after Baleba.<\/p>\n More importantly, it is understood there have been calls between United and Alejandro Balde\u2019s camp over the last few days.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd34 Manchester United keep looking for new left back, next priority after Baleba deal.<\/p>\n There have been calls with Alejandro Balde\u2019s camp over last days to understand if exit is possible and conditions.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udd34 Balde, happy at Barcelona.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 https:\/\/t.co\/I3pQouCrr8<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0UBK0jOMSe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Romano says United have approached the Barcelona full-back to understand if an exit from Camp Nou is possible and what it would take to secure his services.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old Spaniard is known for his attacking flair and explosive pace. However, Alejandro Balde<\/a> has struggled for regular minutes under Hansi Flick due to persistent injury concerns.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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