Liverpool line up summer move for Alejandro Balde

Liverpool will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Spanish international Alejandro Balde from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Alejandro Balde is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a left-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Barcelona full-back has emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit.

The latest report has revealed that the Premier League champions are ready to launch an offensive to sign the Spaniard in the summer transfer window. However, the deal will not be cost-effective, as the youngster has over two years left in his contract with Barcelona.

How has Alejandro Balde fared in his career so far?

Alejandro Balde is one of several youngsters to benefit from Barcelona’s never-ending financial issues. Academy graduates like Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Pau Cubarsi have become household names after securing regular game time under Xavi Hernandez and Hansi Flick, while other youngsters have also benefited from the youth-oriented outlook. Balde also falls in that category.

The 22-year-old had to bide his time before becoming the first-choice left-back, but he has not looked back since usurping Jordi Alba. Balde has made over 150 appearances for Barcelona thus far while chipping in with three goals and 21 assists. Meanwhile, the Spanish international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Liverpool’s interest in Alejandro Balde is understandable. While the Merseyside outfit signed Milos Kerkez last summer, Andrew Robertson’s long-term future is uncertain. Widespread reports linked the Scottish international with a move away from Liverpool in the winter transfer window, and a summer departure may be on the cards amid his continued links with Tottenham.

Several candidates, including Federico Dimarco, have thus emerged on Liverpool’s wishlist, with Balde also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Premier League champions are ready to initiate their move to sign the 22-year-old Spaniard in the summer transfer window.

However, Liverpool may not be alone in the battle for Balde’s signature, as recent reports have linked him with Manchester United. Meanwhile, the deal for the Spanish international may not be straightforward or cost-effective, as his contract has more than two years before it runs out. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Barcelona full-back.