# Alejandro Baldé transfer uncertainty and playing time > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barcelona-summer-transfer-activity-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-11T11:01:00.000Z. Sources: 69. Developments: 7. By mid-September, Alejandro Baldé’s future at FC Barcelona remains uncertain as he has yet to play a match under manager Hansi Flick. Although the 22-year-old chose to stay at his boyhood club during the summer transfer window, he continues to face significant competition for the left-back position. While Manchester United previously engaged in preliminary talks with Baldé’s representative, Jorge Mendes, regarding a loan deal with an option to buy, the move failed to materialize due to financial complexities and the player's desire to remain in Barcelona. Currently, Baldé remains behind Joao Cancelo and the rising 19-year-old La Masia graduate Xavi Espart in the pecking order. Espart has notably started Barcelona’s first four La Liga matches, contributing two assists. Reports suggest that if Baldé does not see an increase in playing time, he may reconsider his future during the upcoming January transfer window. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Alejandro Baldé faces uncertain future at FC Barcelona Alejandro Baldé’s future at FC Barcelona is uncertain as he struggles for playing time behind Joao Cancelo and Xavi Espart, potentially leading to a January exit following interest from Manchester United. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alejandro-bald-faces-uncertain-future-at-fc-barcelona ### 2026-08-28: Alejandro Balde faces competition at FC Barcelona amid transfer interest FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde faces a diminished role under Hansi Flick, sparking transfer interest from AC Milan and Manchester United as he struggles for playing time. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alejandro-balde-faces-competition-at-fc-barcelona-amid-transfer-interest ### 2026-08-26: Alejandro Balde fights for Barcelona place amid transfer interest Alejandro Balde is fighting to reclaim his spot at Barcelona after being sidelined by Hansi Flick. The club is also monitoring RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba as a potential replacement if Balde departs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alejandro-balde-fights-for-barcelona-place-amid-transfer-interest ### 2026-08-21: Alejandro Balde faces uncertain future at Barcelona amid transfer interest Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is linked with a summer move, with Manchester United showing strong interest as the player's future at the club remains uncertain following the return of João Cancelo. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-targets-alejandro-balde-and-jorge-salinas ### 2026-08-13: FC Barcelona targets Julian Alvarez and defensive reinforcements FC Barcelona is targeting striker Julian Alvarez and left-footed center-backs Aymeric Laporte or Castello Lukeba to strengthen the squad under Hans Flick. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-barcelona-targets-julian-alvarez-and-defensive-reinforcements ### 2026-07-23: Barcelona pursues striker and defender targets as Darwin Nunez seeks exit Barcelona eyes defender Cristian Romero and striker Dusan Vlahovic, while Darwin Núñez, sidelined at Al Hilal after Benzema’s arrival, looks to move to Atlanta United or Beşiktaş. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlanta-united-targets-uruguay-striker-darwin-nez-for-mls-move ### 2026-07-15: FC Barcelona eyes Laporte, Romero and Alvarez as key transfer targets Barcelona targets Laporte and Romero for defence and Alvarez, Duran, Asllani for attack as it reshapes its squad under Hansi Flick. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-betis-pursue-diego-conde-as-pau-lpez-prepares-to-leave-for-andorra --- Cite as: Alejandro Baldé transfer uncertainty and playing time. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/barcelona-summer-transfer-activity-2026