Barcelona identify 23-year-old star as leading candidate for January sale to fund defensive signing

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Source excerpt · Barca Universal ↗

Barcelona are preparing to strengthen their defence in January, with the club currently struggling with the number of players out injured. The back line was already the Catalan club’s weakest area, and Barça‘s decision not to strengthen it in the summer has come back to haunt them.

Now, the club look keen to address this in January, but their financial situation could force them into a difficult decision. Hansi Flick wants to add another centre-back to his squad, and Barcelona will, in all likelihood, have to make a sale to fund the signing.

According to MARCA, Alejandro Balde has emerged as the leading candidate to leave the club in January. The 23-year-old has struggled to convince Hansi Flick this season and has not started a single game under the German manager.