Manchester United braced as Barcelona plot summer swoop for defender

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Barcelona are considering a shock move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, according to the Daily Star.

Bailly has shown glimpses of quality during his Manchester United career, but for the most part, has been unable to nail down a spot in the starting XI.

The Ivorian has been continually rotated with alternatives, and now 27-years-old, he could be forgiven for wanting a little more certainty and regular first-team football.

What you wouldn’t have expected was for him to go and get it at the Nou Camp, yet Bailly is being linked with a surprise move to Barcelona this summer.

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Eric Bailly (pictured) could leave Manchester United in the summertime

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The Daily Star report that Barcelona have registered their interest and will be making an attempt to sign the Man United ace when the window opens.

Bailly has two years remaining on his Man United contract, so the club are likely to demand something like a substantial transfer fee in exchange for him.

Man United fans will have their opinions on the club parting ways with centre-backs NOT called Harry Maguire, but you get the impression he’s here to stay…

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