Manchester United Track Barcelona Left-Back Alejandro Balde for January Move

Manchester United monitor Alejandro Balde

Manchester United have developed a strong interest in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde and are keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old ahead of the January transfer window, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The report says Balde could leave Barcelona in January, potentially alerting United as they assess options at left-back. The newspaper report does not state that a bid has been made or that a transfer is close.

Mbappe injury expected to keep him out for two weeks

In European football, Real Madrid are hopeful that Kylian Mbappe’s injury is less serious than initially feared. The Athletic reports that the forward is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks.

Scottish football headlines

Gvidas Gineitis said he still regards Celtic as an “interesting” opportunity after his proposed summer move from Torino collapsed. At Aberdeen, Adrian Bevington said he and Stephen Robinson are “absolutely aligned” in their efforts to make the club successful.

Steven Gerrard has also urged Rangers to bring “proper player” Ryan Jack back into their team, according to The Herald.

Robbie Savage linked with Peterborough job

Robbie Savage is reportedly emerging as a serious contender for the Peterborough job, according to talkSPORT.

Separately, Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are in talks aimed at resolving a legal dispute over the £180 million America’s Cup boat they built together.