Manchester United have accelerated their hunt for a left-back before the September 1 deadline, and Jorge Salinas is now one of the more intriguing names under consideration. According to Caught Offside, the Racing Santander teenager has moved onto Michael Carrick’s shortlist as the club weighs up a market opportunity with both upside and manageable cost.
United had admired Lewis Hall, but the report states Newcastle have shown little inclination to sell. That reality has prompted a broader search, with the club appearing ready to consider “younger and more affordable alternatives” as planning intensifies in the final stretch of the window.
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There has already been movement. “Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that United have already held discussions with Salinas’ representatives.” That alone does not guarantee a deal, but it does signal genuine interest rather than background noise.
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The 19-year-old is understood to be rated highly internally, with “the club’s data department reportedly rates the 19-year-old extremely highly and considers him a player with significant long-term potential.” In a market where proven Premier League defenders command major fees, Salinas’ €16m, £13.7m, release clause gives United a possible route to strengthen without overcommitting.
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David Raum remains in the frame, while Myles Lewis-Skelly and Joaquin Seys have also been linked. Yet Salinas stands out because the economics are clear and the profile appears to align with the broader recruitment model now being applied at Old Trafford.
United are also pressing on with midfield business. The same wider update references an “initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons offer” for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, with personal terms reportedly already agreed. Importantly, “The same report confirms United remain in the market for…
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