Fabrizio Romano responds to Man Utd ‘transfer alert’

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has provided updates on Alejandro Balde's potential exit from Barcelona and Real Madrid's pursuit of Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel. Romano noted that while Barcelona midfielder Gavi is not expected to leave, Balde could depart in the January transfer window due to severely limited playing time under current squad rotations. Manchester United previously explored signing Balde in the summer as an alternative left-back option.

Romano also reported that Real Madrid remains the frontrunner to sign Gabriel, who reportedly wants to leave Manchester United. Although clubs like Paris Saint-Germain have backed off, verbal talks are ongoing with Real Madrid ahead of a potential January deal.