Manchester United’s pursuit of a new left back has come to a crossroads. While Alejandro Balde has emerged as more of a concrete option in recent days, the Red Devils are also reportedly discussing a surprise bid for teenage prospect Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander.
Making judgements off any single performance is dangerous, let alone a fixture as volatile as the opening day of a new season. However, United’s dismal defeat to Hull City on Saturday exposed an issue which has been a concern all summer: left back.
