According to The Athletic, Manchester United is unlikely to sign a left-back this summer, with Harry Amass set to remain at the club.

The report states that Manchester United will not pursue Alejandro Balde or Jorge Salinas, meaning that barring a significant last-minute change, they are expected to close this transfer window without signing a specialist left-back.

Manchester United monitored 22-year-old Balde on transfer deadline day, who did not feature in Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, but the club abandoned plans to loan the player.

Manchester United also held talks with Salinas, who has a €16 million release clause in his Racing Santander contract. The 19-year-old Salinas is also being monitored by Atlético Madrid, but Racing Santander expects him to remain with the club.

Manchester United had explored left-back options, with Luke Shaw currently the only senior left-back in the squad. Manager Carrick views Diogo as a left winger, while 19-year-old Harry Amass remains inexperienced.

Mazraoui and Dalot can both operate as left-backs if needed, which will be an option for Carrick.

Amass had previously been expected to leave Manchester United, with a permanent transfer initially considered, and in recent days several clubs made loan inquiries, but no deal was finalized. Manchester United had hoped to sign a replacement first, allowing Amass to depart. However, he is now expected to stay and provide cover for Shaw, playing with Manchester United's U21 side when needed.

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