Alejandro Balde and his future are a major talking point at Barcelona. The left-back is not guaranteed regular playing time under Hansi Flick. Manchester United remain attentive to the possibility of signing him to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the season.

There have been very few criticisms for Barcelona so far this season. Hansi Flick’s team are leading the league with a perfect record in the Spanish Championship. They also began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a victory as they look to end an 11-year drought in Europe. To maintain this level of competitiveness, the squad will have to rely exclusively on the players who are part of the German coach’s plans. Alejandro Balde and his future continue to point away from Camp Nou.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the left-back remains on Manchester United’s radar. Alejandro Balde could have left Barcelona during the final stages of the summer transfer window. At the time, the defender rejected any offers to leave Camp Nou and chose to remain at the club and fight for his place under Hansi Flick. Those opportunities have not materialized so far.

Let us not forget that the left back is under contract with Barcelona until June 30, 2028. Flick has only given him 12 minutes of playing time this season and in the match against Racing Santander at Camp Nou. This came in a game that his team had already put beyond doubt several minutes earlier. The German manager does not consider him his first or second choice in a position where both João Cancelo and Xavi Espart have established themselves.

“I spoke to him this morning, to be honest with you. I think he is not 100 percent, he is not here, and that is why I decided to leave him in Barcelona. I hope he clears his head and then we will see what happens on Monday,” Flick said at the start of the season regarding the player’s situation. For now, this is not a problem for Manchester United, who remain interested in his services.

The Premier League giants could pay a considerable fee. Not only because of the competition’s enormous financial power, but also because of the needs of a struggling giant that must secure qualification for the next Champions League. Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona are open to Alejandro Balde’s departure.

If the player decides to leave, and depending on the amount of money received, Barcelona could make another signing ahead of the second half of the season. They would probably look for a loan deal and for a player capable of playing both as a central defender and at full-back. Alejandro Balde and his future continue to point away from Camp Nou.