{"id":46574,"date":"2026-04-30T23:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/man-united-and-liverpool-prepare-for-43m-transfer-battle-for-la-liga-wide-player\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T23:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:53:24","slug":"man-united-and-liverpool-prepare-for-43m-transfer-battle-for-la-liga-wide-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/man-united-and-liverpool-prepare-for-43m-transfer-battle-for-la-liga-wide-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United and Liverpool prepare for \u00a343m transfer battle for La Liga wide player"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/man-united-and-liverpool-prepare-for-43m-transfer-battle-for-la-liga-wide-player\/#Barcelona_could_sell_Alejandro_Balde\" >Barcelona could sell Alejandro Balde<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/man-united-and-liverpool-prepare-for-43m-transfer-battle-for-la-liga-wide-player\/#Balde_could_come_at_a_premium\" >Balde could come at a premium.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Brian Mbeumo of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield, Liverpool, England, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde in the summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">They will feel competition from Liverpool, but it remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_could_sell_Alejandro_Balde\"><\/span>Barcelona could sell Alejandro Balde<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">TEAMtalk reports that Barcelona are looking to raise funds and would welcome a big offer for the 22-year-old full-back. An offer of around \u00a343m would be enough to seal a deal. Manchester United need more depth in their full-back department and the Spanish full-back could be the ideal player for them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">He is a young player with a lot of potential and has the technical characteristics to challenge in the Premier League. However, Balde still wants to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place there. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish champions are prepared to use him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Meanwhile, Liverpool are also keeping an eye on his movements. With Andrew Robertson set to leave the club at the end of the season, they may need to add more depth in that area of \u200b\u200bthe pitch. The 22-year-old could be the ideal player for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balde_could_come_at_a_premium\"><\/span>Balde could come at a premium.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">An offer of \u00a343m may seem expensive for the player, especially given that Manchester United and Liverpool will need to improve multiple areas of their squads in the summer. Whether they are prepared to pay him that much remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There is no doubt that the 22-year-old has the qualities to develop in English football and could be a solid long-term signing for both clubs. He has become a reliable defender and has shown that he can continue to help the team.<\/p>\n<p>Balde has also been linked with a move to Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Mbeumo of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield, Liverpool, England, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde in the summer transfer window. 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