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Manchester United’s attempt to hijack Barcelona’s move for Spanish starlet Jorge Salinas has hit a stumbling block after Racing Santander manager Jose Alberto insisted the defender has no desire to leave this summer. The Red Devils have identified the 19-year-old as a key target to bolster their backline, but face a battle to convince the player to swap Cantabria for Manchester.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Jorge Salinas has hit a significant roadblock after Racing Santander issued a firm hands-off warning to the Catalan giants. The 19-year-old defender has emerged as a key target for the Blaugrana, but the hierarchy at El Sardinero are in no mood to negotiate a discounted fee for their prized asset.

Barcelona have entered a crucial race against time to secure the signature of highly-rated Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas during the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants are pushing to finalise an agreement for the versatile 19-year-old prospect before a looming deadline causes his current valuation to increase significantly.

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