Manchester United wants to spend 40 million euros to introduce Balde, but Barcelona may block the deal

On February 11, Premier League giants Manchester United have listed Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as a summer transfer target and plan to bid 40 million euros to bring the Spanish star to Old Trafford. However, due to Barcelona's tough attitude, the deal may face considerable obstacles.

Balde came from the La Masia youth training camp and quickly gained a foothold in the Barcelona first team with his outstanding performance. As one of the most promising full-backs in today's football, his speed, breakthrough ability and defensive coverage make him an important part of Barcelona's tactical system. This season, under Flick's coaching, Balde firmly sits in the team's main left-back position, forming a tacit cooperation with young talents such as Pedri, Gavi and Fermin, providing Barcelona with both offensive and defensive wing support.

Since Amorim took over Manchester United, he introduced the 3-4-2-1 formation tactically , and gradually exposed the shortcomings of the left wingback position. Although the team introduced Lecce's Dogu in the winter window and let him play as a right wingback in the FA Cup against Leicester City, this still did not completely solve Manchester United's needs on the wing. Balde's joining is expected to improve the team's ability to switch between offense and defense on the wing and enhance the flexibility of the overall tactics. Therefore, Manchester United has regarded him as an ideal reinforcement target and hopes to complete the deal this summer.

Although Manchester United has shown a strong desire to buy, Barcelona is not willing to let Balde go easily. Coach Flick is firmly opposed to selling the left-back. He believes that Balde is an important part of the team's future plan. His excellent offensive and defensive abilities are one of the core of the team's wing tactical system. In addition, considering Barcelona's instability in the left-back position in recent years, the club management is also inclined to keep the young player to ensure the team's lineup integrity in the next few seasons.

Barcelona's current financial situation does require a certain amount of cash inflow, but the management prefers to improve the economic situation through other means rather than selling important players in exchange for short-term funds. Unless Manchester United's offer is attractive enough or Balde himself expresses a clear willingness to leave the team, Barcelona will not let him go easily.

Although Barcelona is firm in its attitude, the player's own choice will also play a key role in the transfer. If Balde wants to accept a new challenge and is interested in the competitive environment of the Premier League, he may put pressure on the club to push the deal forward. However, he currently has a stable starting position in Barcelona and has gradually grown into an important member of the team, so whether he is willing to transfer to Manchester United remains unknown.

In summary, the success or failure of this deal depends on many factors, including Manchester United's final offer, Barcelona's economic considerations and Balde's own decision. If Manchester United is willing to significantly increase the offer and the player himself is full of yearning for the Premier League stage, the transfer may still be completed this summer. But as things stand, it may not be easy for Manchester United to take Balde away easily.