Barcelona considering the departure of Man United target as Flick has doubts – report

Barcelona considering the departure of Man United target as Flick has doubts – report Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United had shown an interest in signing FC Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde . Indeed, the Red Devils have gotten in touch with the defender’s agent, Jorge Mendes, to enquire about his situation and the conditions for a potential transfer this summer. Barcelona not ruling out sale Now, building on that, journalist Carlos Monfort of SPORT reports that Barcelona have been considering the possibility of Balde leaving the club this summer for some time now. As per the update, Barça head coach Hansi Flick has some doubts about the 22-year-old La Masia graduate, which is why the possibility of an exit does not seem to be fully off the table. It must be remembered that Joao Cancelo overtook Balde for the starting spot at left-back in the second half of the last season. Manchester United are interested. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) The Spaniard also missed the first few pre-season matches due to a fitness problem, during which academy prospect Jordi Pesquer made a solid impression. Now, with Cancelo back at the club on a permanent basis, Balde will find competition for places intense. Sale unlikely However, the journalist further states that despite the situation Balde is happy at Barcelona, and therefore, a departure, as things stand, seems unlikely. In fact, during an interview in July, the 22-year-old academy product firmly closed the doors on the possibility of a departure, saying : “People always say a lot of things, but Barcelona is my home. I’ve been at this club for 16 years, my whole life. I want to succeed here, and my mind is here.” Balde wishes to stay at Barcelona. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Contracted with the Blaugrana until 2028, he added: “I’m from Barcelona, it’s my home. All I’m thinking about is staying here for many more years. I’m not thinking about leaving. “I’m a Barcelona fan, I’m from Barcelona. I won’t be better anywhere else.” So, at the moment, an exit seems a far-fetched possibility, although the situation could change in the final days of the summer transfer window if Manchester United come forward with a lucrative offer and Barcelona inform Balde that they wish to part ways.