According to journalist Paddy Keogh of Attacking Football, agent Jorge Mendes is proposing a summer swap deal that would see Leny Yoro move to Barcelona in exchange for Alejandro Balde. Keogh's report states the exchange could be beneficial for both teams, as Barcelona needs another centre-back and United seeks a replacement for Luke Shaw. Mendes was reportedly influential in United's 2024 acquisition of Yoro from Lille for £58.9 million, and the player is under contract until 2029.