Manchester United are reportedly setting their sights on Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde, with El Nacional revealing that the club is preparing a €40 million (£33.3 million) bid to secure the Spanish international’s services this summer.

Man Utd are already drafting up a €40m/£33.3m summer bid for a Barcelona star viewed as a 'significant improvement' on two United stars, and Barca's stance on cashing in has been detailed

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was the subject of strong interest from Man Utd and Aston Villa during the January transfer window, according to reports.