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Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Balde at center of major transfer rumors
Major transfer market activity is centered on two key players: Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Balde.
Manchester City is aggressively pursuing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández. Reports indicate City is preparing a formal bid, with valuations ranging between £120 million and €140 million. Chelsea remains firm on their asking price, though the player is reportedly open to the move. A successful transfer could also trigger solidarity payments to Fernández’s former club, River Plate.
Simultaneously, Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is linked with a move to Manchester United. The 22-year-old left-back has reportedly expressed a desire to leave Camp Nou to seek more consistent playing time following changes in Barcelona’s technical project under Hansi Flick. While Manchester United is interested in a potential loan or permanent deal, Barcelona has valued the player between €30 million and €40 million.
In related moves, Barcelona is also monitoring Racing Santander’s Jorge Salinas as a potential replacement for Balde, especially as Atlético Madrid’s pursuit of the player has stalled due to internal squad constraints.
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Alejandro Balde · Barcelona · Chelsea · Enzo Fernández · FC Barcelona · Hansi Flick · INEOS · Jorge Salinas · Manchester City · Manchester United · Michael Carrick