Manchester United will activate Dalot clause to keep Barcelona at bay
The right-back is of interest to Barça but is a key part of Ten Hag's plans at the moment
Manchester United will do everything they can to keep Diogo Dalot at Old Trafford, or at least to stop him from leaving on a free transfer, as ESPN have explained, making a possible move to Barcelona difficult.
The Portugal right-back is out of contract on June 30 but as part of his terms United can unilaterally extend his deal by an additional year unilaterally. United coach Erik ten Hag is using Dalot regularly (13 games, 1,101 minutes, two assists) and does not want to lose him, especially with the season underway.
Therefore, he has asked the club to do all they can to assure Dalot's future. United are therefore ready to activate the extension, although at the same time they will are also open to negotiating an improved contract for a longer length of time,
Barça are looking to strengthen in January, as president Joan Laporta announced recently. One of the positions they want to upgrade is right-back. Barça's interest could change Dalot's plans, although United are in a strong position to retain him. In any case, the Red Devils will be in a position to demand a fee, be that in January or next summer.
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