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Manchester United linked with Balde as Liverpool eye defensive duo

Golazo Newsroom · Monday, 2 November 2026 at 02:01

Manchester United linked with Balde as Liverpool eye defensive duo
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  • Alejandro Balde could potentially depart Barcelona.
  • Liverpool are monitoring Murillo and Nico Schlotterbeck.
  • Real Madrid are reportedly tracking Bart Verbruggen.

According to BBC Sport, Manchester United are monitoring Alejandro Balde as the defender faces a potential exit from Barcelona. The Premier League side is reportedly interested in the Spaniard should he become available for a transfer in the upcoming windows.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are looking to bolster their defensive options. The club has reportedly shortlisted Murillo and Nico Schlotterbeck as potential targets to strengthen their backline. Both players are being considered as the club evaluates its long-term recruitment strategy.

In other transfer news, Real Madrid are credited with an interest in Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. The Spanish giants are said to be keeping tabs on the Dutch international as they assess their options between the posts.

Data source: BBC Sport, Foto: Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Monday, 2 November 2026 at 02:01

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