Man United’s Balde Bid Stalls Amid High Fee, Salary Demands

One week ago, Manchester United initiated contact with Jorge Mendes—the agent representing Alejandro Balde—to assess the financial and contractual parameters required to secure the FC Barcelona left-back.

Transfer valuation remains a key obstacle

The club now views the proposed transfer fee and salary package as prohibitively high, rendering the acquisition impractical at this stage.

Balde’s personal stance versus Barcelona’s position

Alejandro Balde himself is not seeking a departure from FC Barcelona; rather, the club is evaluating an exit as a potential source of profit.

He intends to remain at Barcelona, compete for playing time, and retain his place in the squad—meaning no concrete negotiations have yet materialized between Balde and Manchester United.

A move would only occur if Barcelona receives a substantial offer from a top-tier club. While Manchester United qualify as such, the gap between their valuation and Barcelona’s expectations remains wide.