According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United has no intention of negotiating with Barcelona if they make another request to loan Rashford, and this could also affect the Balde transfer deal.

Barcelona's refusal to trigger the purchase clause for Rashford has greatly frustrated Manchester United. Barcelona hoped to recruit Rashford at a lower transfer fee than the previously agreed £26 million, while Manchester United believes that given the player's ability, the £26 million offer is already very reasonable.

After the Rashford purchase option window closed, Spanish media reported that Barcelona hopes to loan Rashford again, but Manchester United has no intention of reopening negotiations.

Internal sources at Manchester United confirm that if the Catalan club makes another loan proposal, Manchester United will not engage in further discussions. Relations between the two clubs have become strained. Manchester United is dissatisfied with how the Spanish giants handled the entire situation, and this tension could impact a potential transfer deal for Balde.

Carrick hopes to recruit a left-back before the transfer window closes. Luke Shaw featured in every Premier League match last season, becoming the fifth player in club history to do so, but he cannot sustain the intensity of playing twice a week.

Balde is Manchester United's target in the final weeks of the transfer window. Manchester United's ideal left-back acquisition is Lewis Hall, but Newcastle has made clear they will not sell Hall this summer, forcing Manchester United to consider alternatives.

Barcelona have Cancelo and Esparto in their squad, both capable of playing as left-back, which makes Balde's future uncertain. After Balde was omitted from Barcelona's squad last weekend, speculation about his departure has intensified.

Flick explained that Balde was left out of the squad because he needs to sort out his mindset given the uncertainty surrounding his future.

When asked about Balde's situation at the press conference, Flick added: "This is a difficult question to answer. He is a talented player. The key is whether he has the confidence to compete for his position. That is what I expect from all my players."

Balde's omission from the squad generally suggests he will leave Barcelona before the transfer deadline, but internal sources at Manchester United have downplayed the likelihood of recruiting the defender.

Following the Rashford incident, relations between the two clubs are very complicated. Manchester United's refusal to accept a discounted fee for Rashford is understandable, and now it is quite possible that Barcelona will also refuse to compromise on the Balde deal.

Sources in Spain indicate that Balde's valuation is around £30 million, and Barcelona is unwilling to loan him, even if the deal includes a purchase option or mandatory purchase clause.

Manchester United is unlikely to spend £30 million on a left-back because the club plans to pursue Hall again next summer. A loan deal for Balde would be a suitable option for Manchester United, but since Manchester United refused to compromise on the Rashford deal, why should Barcelona make concessions?

It should be noted that Barcelona's apparent unwillingness to compromise, rooted in Manchester United's refusal to meet their demands for Rashford, is by no means a criticism of Manchester United. Manchester United's firm "full payment or no deal" stance deserves praise and is essentially the right choice.

However, it may have damaged their chances of recruiting Balde in the closing stages of the transfer window. Even if both negotiating parties can find common ground, Balde still has two years remaining on his Barcelona contract, so Barcelona has strong reasons to insist on a permanent transfer only.

If Barcelona loaned Balde to Manchester United for one season, his contract would enter its final year when he returns to Camp Nou after the loan period, which would significantly reduce his resale value and put the club in a weaker negotiating position regarding any future departure.

This is why Barcelona prefers a permanent sale for Balde. But if Manchester United agrees to Barcelona's terms, their left-back acquisition budget for pursuing Hall next summer would be constrained; and Manchester United needs as much financial flexibility as possible to attempt recruiting Hall.

Manchester United's Football Negotiation Director Matt Hargreaves is reportedly highly respected in the industry for his exceptional negotiation skills, but he is not a magician. In the final days of the transfer window, he may need to work miracles to make this deal happen.

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