Overview
- Hansi Flick left Alejandro Balde out of the matchday squad for the LaLiga opener and said he told the player to 'clear your mind' because he felt Balde was not fully committed.
- Super-agent Jorge Mendes travelled to Barcelona this week, met club officials and presented at least three offers for Balde and fellow academy players, according to multiple reports.
- Manchester United have approached Balde’s agents and are reported to be the frontrunners for his signature, though other clubs in England, Portugal and Italy are also linked.
- Reports conflict on Balde’s own stance: some outlets say he has given Mendes permission to seek a move while others, including Cadena SER, say he wants to stay and fight for his place.
- Barcelona are prepared to listen to offers in the roughly €40–50 million range as they try to raise funds from several sales before the window closes and adjust their defence around Cancelo and other targets.