A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is attracting transfer interest from French outfit AS Monaco ahead of the January transfer window.
This comes amid the understanding that the principality club have set their sights on the services of Alejandro Balde.
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Full-back Balde has of course been hotly tipped for a mid-season Barcelona exit.
Having tumbled all the way to third-choice in the left-back pecking order in Hansi Flick’s squad, the Spaniard has been afforded just five appearances, all from the bench.
Still held in high regard throughout Europe, Balde is therefore drawing widespread interest with a view to January. And as alluded to above, this week, a new suitor are understood to have positioned themselves in the race for his signature.
As per a report from French outlet Foot Mercato, citing Diario Sport:
‘AS Monaco are targeting Alejandro Balde. According to Sport, Monaco are among the clubs interested in signing FC Barcelona’s left-back this winter. Barça prefer a sale to an English club, but a loan with an option to buy is also being discussed.’
In the case of Balde taking his talents to the Stade Louis II, he would be reunited with compatriot and former Barcelona teammate Ansu Fati.
Conor Laird – GSFN
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