{"id":15233,"date":"2026-07-08T01:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15233"},"modified":"2026-07-08T01:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:58:43","slug":"man-utd-turn-down-chance-to-sign-barcelona-star-who-is-available-for-43m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15233","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd Turn Down Chance To Sign Barcelona Star Who Is Available For \u00a343M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><em>This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is unlikely to join Man Utd this summer, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>TEAMtalk<\/em> claim that the Red Devils were \u201ccontacted\u201d by intermediaries who have been informing teams about the Frenchman\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sra_unit\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"block-sra\" href=\"https:\/\/manunews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/snack-related-articles\/dist\/css\/snack-related.min.css?230424-120838\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\"\/>\n<aside class=\"sra-group sra-related-list\">\n<h2 class=\"sra-group-head\">Most Read on ManUNews.com<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kounde was a regular starter for Barca last season, but the La Liga champions are hoping to cash in so they can use the funds for new signings.<\/p>\n<p>The Catalan club are said to be demanding \u201cin excess of\u201d \u20ac50m (\u00a343m) for the 27-year-old, but United are not interested.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick\u2019s side are prioritising reinforcements in midfield, but if they do strengthen the defence, they are expected to recruit a left-back.<\/p>\n<h2>Kounde could still end up playing in the Premier League<\/h2>\n<p>With Barcelona touting the player around Europe, it would not be a complete surprise if the France international signs for one of United\u2019s rivals.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea have an historic interest in Kounde, having tried to sign him several times before he made the move to the Camp Nou in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking for a player like Kounde, who can do a job both as a right-back and as a centre-half.<\/p>\n<p>Buy a brand new 2026\/27 Man Utd authentic home shirt from Fanatics here<\/p>\n<h2>Man Utd are looking at left-backs.<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" v=\"f216f6d5d0b6ef819f6e02bf8357cefd\" image-id=\"WmOBmmFWkv6w\" theme=\"iy-theme\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; aspect-ratio: 1.5; max-width: 5154px;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><br \/>Carrick has limited options on the left-hand side of defence. Tyrell Malacia has now left Old Trafford after his contract expired, so Luke Shaw does not have a lot of competition for his starting place.<\/p>\n<p>Noussair Mazraoui is someone who can provide cover if needed, but he is more comfortable on the right. That is why Director of Football Jason Wilcox and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell have drawn up a shortlist of targets.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle\u2019s Lewis Hall is seen as the top option, but there are serious doubts over whether the Magpies would let him leave, especially after offloading other key players such as Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.<\/p>\n<p>Nathaniel Brown was also under consideration, but he has since joined Bayern Munich. Kounde\u2019s teammate, Alejandro Balde, is believed to be of <strong>interest to United<\/strong>but Barca would only sanction his sale if they can bring in a replacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more news on Man Utd? 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