Manchester United are expected to pursue left-back reinforcements in January after deciding against signing one in the summer window. With Luke Shaw as the only natural senior left-back available and Michael Carrick preferring to use Patrick Dorgu further forward, the club plan to add competition when the transfer market reopens.
RB Leipzig’s David Raum remains on United’s radar. The 28-year-old has less than a year left on his contract, which could make him available at a reduced price. However, Juventus are positioned favourably to sign him on a free transfer next summer and face competition from English clubs, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde is another summer target United could pursue. The 22-year-old has featured for just 12 minutes this season and is among the players Barcelona want to sell to comply with their one-in-one-out policy. That financial pressure could give United an opportunity to negotiate a deal at a lower cost.
Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, United’s primary left-back target in summer, is now off the table after signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
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