Man Utd information: Alejandro Balde makes switch determination as star ‘expects to depart’
Manchester United are still active in the transfer market before the September 1 deadline, with one with star expecting to leave Old Trafford
Alejandro Balde has been linked to Man Utd(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United are not finished in the transfer market as the summer window approaches its final phase. Saturday’s sobering 2-0 defeat at Hull may have further convinced Michael Carrick that his squad needs bolstering.
United will be aiming for a much-improved performance when they host their first Premier League match against Ipswich Town on Sunday. Once that fixture concludes, the club will have just over two days remaining to complete any outstanding business.
Carrick and his team will be working tirelessly to finalise deals but must act swiftly to address all their requirements before the deadline. Daily Star Sport rounds up all the latest rumours from around Old Trafford.
Joshua Zirkzee ‘expects to leave’
Joshua Zirkzee could be on his way out(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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According to the Daily Mail, Joshua Zirkzee anticipates leaving United prior to Transfer Deadline Day. Zirkzee has been widely mooted for a departure throughout the majority of the summer and Juventus could prove to be an interested party, reports the Manchester Evening News.
A number of clubs have been associated with Zirkzee in recent months, including Napoli, Roma and Premier League competitors Aston Villa. Juventus could be in a stronger position to chase his signature should they manage to offload Jonathan David in the coming days.
Fabrizio Romano has suggested on his YouTube channel that such a move might be possible after Atletico Madrid expressed their interest in the Canadian forward.
Villa could also emerge as serious contenders as they step up their search for a new striker. Doubts persist over the future of England forward Ollie Watkins, who The Telegraph reported could earn £12m a year by making a switch to Saudi heavyweights Al-Hilal.
Alejandro Balde informs Barcelona of decision
Alejandro Balde wants to remain at Barcelona(Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
United may need to keep their options open in their hunt for a new left-back after Alejandro Balde reportedly told Barcelona of his intention to stay at the club.
Reports linking the Spanish defender with a move to Old Trafford had gained momentum this week following Balde’s absence from Barca’s season-opening win over Elche.
That development only fuelled rumours suggesting a formal bid from United was imminent. The Premier League side would prefer a loan deal with an option to buy the player outright, only for it to transpire that Los Cules were exclusively interested in a permanent transfer.
However, Romano has now revealed Balde’s decision to tell Barcelona that he wants to stay at the club. This comes despite the heightened competition created by Xavi Espart’s emergence as a fresh alternative and Joao Cancelo’s return to the Camp Nou this summer.
