Manchester United make formal offer for Barcelona defender, Atletico Madrid also keen

According to David Bernabeu Reverter of SPORT, Manchester United have made a formal offer to sign Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso.

Alonso, 32, has been with Barcelona since last summer when he joined from Chelsea and enjoyed a prominent role under Xavi Hernandez.

However, things appear to have changed for the veteran this season as he was left unregistered for the first two games of the campaign.

And on his first appearance of the 2023/24 term against Villarreal last night, the Spanish left-back endured a tough outing.

Joao Cancelo’s arrival could open door for Alonso’s exit

It is no secret that Barcelona are working to sign Joao Cancelo and if reports are to be believed, the Portuguese international’s arrival could open the door for Alonso to leave.

And, Manchester United have presented themselves as an interested party in securing Alonso’s services.

The Red Devils’ interest in the former Chelsea man surfaced this past Sunday following injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Now, they have taken a step further and tabled a formal offer to Barcelona to secure Alonso’s services on loan for the rest of the season.

Indeed, the Blaugrana have received the terms that the Premier League giants are willing to offer for the 32-year-old’s services.

Atletico Madrid also interested

However, the report adds that Manchester United are not the only club interested in acquiring Alonso’s services.

Atletico Madrid, for one, are said to be keen on signing the veteran Spanish international. And given Barcelona’s interest in Joao Felix, the possibility of the Catalans including Alonso as part of an operation for the Portuguese cannot be ruled out.

So, it remains to be seen what happens with Alonso and his future, with all options on the table at this point.