Manchester United are in the market for a left-back with their transfer alternative to Lewis Hall favouring a move to Barcelona

Reported Manchester United transfer target Jorge Salinas is hoping to join Barcelona from Racing Santander 'without creating conflict'. The Spanish left-back is a transfer alternative to Lewis Hall with the Newcastle United star of firm interest to those at Old Trafford.

While United certainly appear as Hall's preferred destination if he were to seal a switch this summer, Salinas is in favour of joining Barca over other transfer suitors, according to Sport. Their report does, however, state that United could still make a move with the La Liga champions firmly aware of their interest.

The advantage does remain with Hansi Flick's side, though, as the 19-year-old is of the belief that is where he will develop best and he is now waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement.

It has also been specifically stated he wants to depart the newly-promoted Spanish side 'without creating conflict'. Barcelona have an easy solution to avoiding that which is paying his €16million (£13.7m) release clause.

However, it has previously been claimed they are not willing to do that which has resulted in negotiations continuing. United are reportedly prepared to pay that fee but focus is on Hall with Eddie Howe's surprise exit boosting their chances of signing him.

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The Magpies have already sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali with Bruno Guimaraes also set to be moved on. Hall could be the next big player that departs if United step up their interest.

It has been a number of weeks since United signed all of Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow within 24 hours with the trio as the only permanent additions this summer.

Outgoings have seemingly been the priority with Tyler Fredricson and Radek Vitek departing on permanent deals while Altay Bayindir has sealed a loan to Celta Vigo.

A third midfield signing is expected before the summer window closes with Manu Kone, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchoaumeni and Carlos Baleba all linked.

Several forward have also been under consideration but any potential arrival is linked to Marcus Rashford's future, which looks set to be in Manchester.

Left-back is not a priority area to strengthen but with Luke Shaw as the only natural fit, especially as Michael Carrick prefers Patrick Dorgu further forward, it could soon become as such. Salinas and Hall are joined by El Hadji Malick Diouf in being linked while signing Myles Lewis-Skelly could solve their midfield and left-back problems.