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Xavi Espart, a 19-year-old defender from Barcelona, has received an offer from Manchester United valued at 60 million euros as they look to strengthen their full-back positions. The English club had previously been tracking Alejandro Balde, but Espart's emergence has altered the situation on the left side.

Xavi Espart changes Alejandro Balde's scenario

Xavi Espart's progression has taken place over the past few weeks. Born on May 21, 2007, the homegrown talent has moved from competing with the reserves to earning a spot in the first team after participating in the preseason under Hansi Flick's command.

Espar had already made his debut with the first team during the 2025/26 season, playing in 6 official matches and tallying 190 minutes according to Barcelona's records. This season, he has started with prominence at left-back.

The progress of the youth player coincides with Alejandro Balde's situation, who was omitted from the squad against Elche while his future was being evaluated. Manchester United had been among the clubs interested in the 22-year-old left-back, but the player ultimately chose to stay at Barcelona.

The sporting scenario has also shifted as Espart started against Elche, whereas Balde was left out of the squad. Additionally, Barcelona signed João Cancelo, raising the competition for the full-back positions.

Manchester United continues seeking solutions for the full-back position

The interest of Manchester United in Balde was linked to their quest for a left-back. Information published by ESPN and reported by Mundo Deportivo indicated that the English club initially preferred a loan with an option to buy, a formula that did not align with Barcelona's desire for a permanent transfer.

Xavi Espart's emergence offers a different option as the player has just permanently joined the first team. Barcelona states that he can operate as a full-back on both sides and also as a midfielder, versatility that Flick has already exploited during his development.

Espar also arrives with a significant recent achievement: he was the champion of the 2026 U-19 European Championship with Spain, a competition in which he played as a midfielder. His adaptation to the full-back position has solidified during his training at La Masia.

The next move will depend on the formalization of the supposed 60 million offer and Barcelona's stance, as they have just granted Espart a first-team spot. While Manchester United continues its search for full-backs and Balde remains under contract with Barça until 2028, Xavi Espart emerges as an alternative that could change the priorities of the English club.

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