Alejandro Balde is enjoying a breakout campaign, but his contract with Barcelona runs out in 2024, and a few sides, including Milan, are keeping tabs on the situation. The extension talks are progressing slowly. The Blaugrana might be in a tough spot come next summer.
According to El Nacional (via Calciomercato), the fullback has also drawn the attention of Inter, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United. He’s represented by Jorge Mendes, who has a strong relationship with the Rossoneri.
Milan have searched for a different deputy for Theo Hernandez in the past, and Balde would be a high-profile one. Moreover, he can also feature as a right-back or an offensive winger in a pinch. He has provided 3 assists in 15 appearances this season. He has been routinely picked over more experienced players.
Fode Ballo-Touré, whom Galatasaray and other clubs targeted in the last window, currently serves as backup on the left defensive flank. He’ll get the nod against Cremonese as the starter is out due to yellow-card accumulation.
The Rossoneri and Barcelona concocted the loan move of Sergino Dest on deadline day after Alessandro Florenzi suffered a major injury. The American international has been up and down. He hasn’t won the starting job even though Davide Calabria went down as well.
Our Take on Milan Reportedly Tracking Balde
Most sides could use somebody with such a high upside, but the position is hardly a priority for the reigning Scudetto champions, and the predictably stiff competition would only drive up his price tag. Inter would actually need him more, but they can’t measure up with top sides financially. Most likely, his camp is just spreading rumors to pressure Barcelona into accepting their demands and speeding up the negotiation.
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