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title: "Man Utd ready to trigger £13.7m clause for Spanish wonderkid"
canonical: "https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/03/man-utd-ready-to-trigger-13-7m-clause-for-spanish-wonderkid/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Man Utd News"
published: "2026-08-03T19:45:00Z"
modified: "2026-08-03T19:45:00Z"
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# Man Utd ready to trigger £13.7m clause for Spanish wonderkid

**Manchester United are reportedly prepared to trigger Jorge Salinas’ €16million (£13.7m) release clause if they cannot agree a deal for Lewis Hall.**

Michael Carrick wants another left-back this summer and the Racing Santander defender has emerged as a leading alternative.

Lewis Hall remains United’s preferred option, but Newcastle United have little interest in losing the England international.

That has forced United to consider alternatives, with 19-year-old Salinas now firmly on their radar.

[ReadManUtd previously reported that Hall remains Carrick’s leading left-back target](https://readmanutd.com/2026/07/13/carricks-lewis-hall-plan-reveals-uniteds-left-back-priority/), although Newcastle’s stance has always made a deal difficult.

> 🚨🚨| NEW: Manchester United are seriously interested in Spanish left-back Jorge Salinas as a Plan B to Lewis Hall. \
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> Salinas has a €16m release clause and is prioritising a move to Barcelona. \
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> \[[@sport](https://x.com/sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\] [pic.twitter.com/gdhHOKRKT5](https://t.co/gdhHOKRKT5)
>
> — centredevils. (@centredevils) [August 3, 2026](https://x.com/centredevils/status/2084234710507835758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Man Utd ready for Jorge Salinas transfer move

[According to GiveMeSport, citing Spanish outlet Sport, Manchester United are willing to activate Salinas’ £13.7million release clause if they cannot sign Hall](https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-ready-trigger-release-clause-jorge-salinas-transfer/).

United have reportedly “fully entered the fray” for the Spain Under-19 international after monitoring him during the European Championship.

Salinas can operate at left-back and centre-back. He also registered six assists in 33 league appearances as Racing secured promotion to La Liga last season.

Barcelona provide significant competition for his signature.

The teenager reportedly prefers a move to the Camp Nou, but Barcelona are reluctant to meet Racing’s €16m valuation. Their current proposal is said to be worth around €8m.

That could open the door for United if negotiations over Hall fail.

Luke Shaw is expected to begin the season as Carrick’s first-choice left-back, but he is entering the final year of his contract. Patrick Dorgu has also been used further forward.

Salinas would therefore provide immediate cover while potentially developing into United’s long-term solution.

For now, Hall remains the priority. However, United appear ready to act quickly if Newcastle make it clear that their top target is unavailable.