Roma is eyeing Barcelona for the January transfer window. And Tony D'Amico has Alejandro Balde in his sights. The Spanish left-back could leave the Blaugrana as early as the next transfer window, and the Giallorossi want to capitalize on this. According to Spanish newspaper SPORT , the sporting director has already met with Jorge Mendes , the player's agent, to determine whether there are opportunities to bring him to the capital.
Meanwhile, things are moving at Barcelona. Flick would like to strengthen the defense with a new center-back , but the club's financial difficulties would make at least one transfer necessary. And Balde, who has played just 124 minutes this season , is among the leading candidates to leave. The Spaniards' asking price is around €40 million , although the possibility of a loan with an obligation to buy tied to certain conditions is gaining ground.
Balde, Roma are trying: English competition and salary issues
The road, however, is far from clear. In the Premier League , Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United are monitoring the situation, without having yet submitted official offers. Juventus have also set their sights on the full-back, but in Italy, Roma are reportedly keen to make a move. Gasperini particularly values the Spaniard's qualities, and D'Amico has reportedly already begun exploring the possibility of an agreement.
The main issue, even more than the transfer fee, remains Balde's salary . Mendes is reportedly evaluating various options for his client, with a final decision expected in December . Roma, meanwhile, is waiting, ready to play its cards if the financial conditions for the deal to be finalized are met.
