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# Liverpool threat to Man Utd transfer plan emerges after deadline day decision

- **Source:** 
- **Club:** Manchester United
- **Original URL:** https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-balde-liverpool-34623294

United brought in four new signings in the summer, but chose to prioritise the midfield when it comes to new additions to their squad.

Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Karl Darlow all moved to Old Trafford, with United not going into the market for a left-back despite the intense speculation around potential targets.

There has now been a fresh update on Balde’s future at Barcelona, which could give the Reds some concern if their interest still exists.

Spanish publication Sport have reported that Liverpool are weighing up a move for Balde as a potential "market opportunity", with Andoni Iraola believed to be eager to bring the defender to Anfield.

The report suggests that Balde's long-term future at Barcelona remains unclear, with a January departure cited as a possibility given the Spain international has struggled for regular game time so far this season.

United are also mentioned as retaining an interest in signing Balde, who is reportedly valued at around €40million (£34.3million) by the reigning La Liga champions.

Inter Milan are also said to be keeping tabs on Balde, who remains under contract at the Camp Nou until 2028. It has also been reported that, despite the aforementioned valuation, Balde has a release clause in his contract at Barcelona worth €1billion (£856million).

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Whether the report holds any truth remains to be seen, with United currently having Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu as the club's left-back options at the moment.

United were linked with a move for Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on transfer deadline day earlier this month, but no move materialised.

The Reds enquired about potentially signing Ait-Nouri, but the approach was rejected, which led to the left-back remaining at the Etihad Stadium.