Alejandro Balde: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Liverpool given advantage over Manchester United in race for 22-year-old La Liga star

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to reports via SportWitness, the 22-year-old was expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window, but the move did not materialise.

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Alongside Araujo: Liverpool plan a winter deal from Barcelona

Barcelona star Alejandro Balde keeps making Hansi Flick's matchday squads. He just doesn't play. That lack of minutes has thrust him into the spotlight of the winter transfer market.

FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / September 14

Yamal and Balde's agent: Mendes' visit sparks controversy at Barcelona

Players' agent Jorge Mendes touches down in Barcelona within hours for a flying visit, with Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal on his agenda. No meeting with the club is scheduled, though a get-together could still happen spontaneously.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / September 14

Report: Man United missed €40 million opportunity to sign highly-rated left-back

Manchester United explored a summer move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as Michael Carrick searched for a long-term solution on the left side of his defence, but the two clubs wanted very different deals.

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FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / September 2

Catastrophic delay: Barcelona commit a grave error in the final days of the mercato

Barça pays the price for the confusion Barcelona have kept Alejandro Balde in their ranks this season, after the club were slow to move in finding a suitable destination for the Spanish full-back, despite being open to studying the offers made for him during the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / September 1

Update On Manchester United And Their Pursuit Of This Barcelona Left-Back: What Should Carrick Do?

In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano offered an update on Manchester United and their pursuit of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 1

Deadline Day drama! Manchester United launch late bid for Barcelona star Alejandro Balde as Red Devils push to complete stunning transfer

Manchester United are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Balde, with Gerard Romero’s Jijantes FC reporting that the Red Devils have made a fresh approach in a last-ditch attempt to land the Barcelona defender.

Athletic Bilbao News / Goal.com / August 31

Blow at the last moment: official statement scuppers Barcelona's plan

What happened? Inter Milan have slammed the door on any Federico Dimarco move to Barcelona. Club president Giuseppe Marotta confirmed the Italian full-back is not for sale, leaving a proposed swap involving Alejandro Balde on the brink of collapse just hours before the window shuts.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 30

Yoro and Balde on Milan’s radar after selling Leao to Galatasaray

Milan are still hoping to add to their centre-back and wing-back departments before the close of the summer transfer window, and the latest reports in

Aston Villa News / centredevils / August 30

Alejandro Balde transfer decision made by Manchester United

Alejandro Balde continues to be linked with moves away from Barcelona, including to Manchester United, even in the final days of this summer’s transfer window.

FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / August 29

Deco working on a final bombshell in Barcelona's mercato

Barcelona's transfer window is not over yet: what will happen? Deco has one final bombshell up his sleeve before Barcelona's transfer window slams shut, and Alejandro Balde looks set to be at the heart of it.

Athletic Bilbao News / Goal.com / August 28

Harsh situation: the suffering of Barcelona's star grows at the Camp Nou

Hansi Flick sent Alejandro Balde another message during Barcelona's 2-0 La Liga win over visitors Athletic Bilbao. Having already pressed Balde in a press conference to give 100% of his level, the Barcelona boss made his point again from the bench, this time through his decisions against the Basque side.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / August 27

Man United could soon have talks with super agent Jorge Mendes to sign left-back

Manchester United’s pursuit of Alejandro Balde has taken another twist, with the Barcelona defender now reportedly leaning towards staying at the Camp Nou despite serious interest from Old Trafford.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 26

Ruben Amorim makes move to hijack Alejandro Balde from Manchester United

Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Balde could now become intertwined in the transfer market, with Manchester United facing fresh competition for one of their defensive targets.

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FC Barcelona News / centredevils / August 26

Lamine Yamal makes feelings clear over treatment of Alejandro Balde

Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde have become two of Barcelona’s most recognisable academy graduates. However, their situations at the club could soon move in very different directions.

Athletic Bilbao News / Goal.com / August 26

Putting him under pressure: Flick announces a new decision regarding Balde

Great uncertainty surrounding his future Hansi Flick has made a new call on Alejandro Balde, the Barcelona left-back whose future at the Catalan club remains up in the air.

FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / August 26

Balde informs Barcelona of his decision: he throws the ball into the club's court

An unexpected step Alejandro Balde has ended the speculation over his future at Barcelona, settling the debate that erupted over a possible exit during the current summer window.

Athletic Bilbao News / The 4th Official / August 25

Gordon And Balde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona will entertain Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp this Thursday night as they look to earn a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to secure a dominant 5-0 win over Elche last weekend, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.

FC Barcelona News / centredevils / August 25

Alejandro Balde decides to leave Barcelona

With a week remaining in the 2026 summer transfer window, Manchester United have some big decisions to make. One of those is how they support Luke Shaw in the left-back department.

RB Leipzig News / centredevils / August 25

Barcelona set Alejandro Balde asking price

Manchester United’s search for defensive reinforcements continues to dominate the closing stages of the transfer window. Michael Carrick’s side head into the final week still hunting a long-term left-back option to compete with Luke Shaw.

FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / August 25

'A turning point': Baldé takes a decisive decision regarding his future with Barcelona

What happened? Spain's Alejandro Balde has decided to leave Barcelona this summer. His stance shifted dramatically over the last ten days, with his chances of playing shrinking after the arrival of Joao Cancelo and the emergence of Xavi Espart in the team's plans.

Aston Villa News / Essential Football / August 24

PL Giants Identify Barcelona Star as Transfer Target

Suffice to say, Manchester United’s first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season was little more than an unmitigated disaster. Taking on the unfancied Hull City at the KC Stadium, the Red Devils were bullied and beaten into a 2-0 defeat.

FC Barcelona News / centredevils / August 22

Alejandro Balde to leave Barcelona

Alejandro Balde has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, amid continuing speculation about where the full-back will end up come the end of this summer’s transfer window.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / August 22

Report – Milan Offered Chance to Sign €40m Rated Barcelona Starlet

Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde to Milan amid the left-back’s uncertain future at Camp Nou. According to Fabrizio Romano, the San Siro giants have reservations about the player’s substantial €40 million price tag.

FC Barcelona News / centredevils / August 20

Alejandro Balde transfer decision will be made today

Alejandro Balde has emerged as a serious option for Manchester United as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen at left-back before the transfer window closes.