Barcelona weighing Alejandro Balde sale amid mounting interest

Barcelona are increasingly open to listening to offers for left-back Alejandro Balde this summer, with several high-profile clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the transfer window.

The 22-year-old La Masia graduate has lost prominence in the squad following João Cancelo’s arrival and a run of injuries that has limited his minutes.

With Balde’s contract running until 2028, Barcelona face a pivotal decision: move to renew his deal or sell now while his market value remains strong. The club’s delicate financial position means any significant bid could be hard to ignore, especially as they look to reinforce priority positions such as centre-back and striker.

Interest in Balde is said to be widespread, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the Premier League sides tracking him, particularly if Champions League qualification is secured. There is also believed to be potential for lucrative approaches from Saudi Arabia, options previously explored by his agent Jorge Mendes to help ease Barcelona’s financial strain, though earlier proposals were turned down by both player and club.

Despite this, Hansi Flick still views Balde as his preferred long-term choice at left-back once fully fit, underlining the sporting risk of a sale. Barcelona must now carefully balance Balde’s homegrown value on the pitch against the economic realities shaping their summer plans.