Man Utd eye Barcelona's Balde – Monday's gossip

Alejandro Balde could leave Barcelona, sparking interest from Manchester United, Liverpool shortlist want Murillo and Nico Schlotterbeck, Real Madrid eye Bart Verbruggen, plus more. Alejandro Balde could leave Barcelona, sparking interest from Manchester United, Liverpool have shortlisted Murillo and Nico Schlotterbeck as Virgil van Dijk replacements, while Real Madrid are eyeing Bart Verbruggen. Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde could leave the club in January, putting Manchester United on alert, who have shown interest in the 23-year-old Spain international. (Record, via Marca – in Portuguese), external If Balde leaves Barcelona, it could free up space for the La Liga club to sign 28-year-old Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United. (Mirror), external Liverpool have identified Nottingham Forest's 24-year-old Brazil defender Murillo and Borussia Dortmund's 26-year-old Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as eventual replacements for 35-year-old Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijjk.

(Caught Offside), external Manchester United could opt to sell 32-year-old Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes rather than letting him leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. (Mail – subscription required), external Real Madrid are eyeing Brighton's 24-year-old Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a future replacement for 34-year-old Belgium stopper Thibaut Courtois. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external Manchester United's 29-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford will explore a move away from the club if he does not get regular starts once he