20 Aug 2026 17:26:19
Few rumours knocking about that we are interested in the Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde.
20 Aug 2026 20:10:38
He had played 168 games for them, but I don't remember him at all. I'm not a big Barcelona fan, but I don't recall him. That may be a good thing!
He is a Mendes client, so Mendes will offer him around to the highest bidder.
20 Aug 2026 21:57:56
Loan with an option to buy that we have zero intention of using, plus Barca subsidises a portion of his wages.
Like most clubs do to us.
20 Aug 2026 23:38:30
I think he's being offered on loan. He wants to stay, and Barca would be happy to let him leave. From the little I've seen, he looks defensively suspect.
21 Aug 2026 08:18:45
Not the LB I'd go for, but if he's the club's choice then I'd be happy to see how he pans out.
21 Aug 2026 10:41:08
Not good enough for a Barca team in an easier league. Not good enough for us. Positionally suspect.