Liverpool is closely monitoring Alejandro Balde's situation at Barcelona and could make a move for him in January. The left-back decided to stay at the club this summer to fight for a place in the team, but has yet to play a single minute in La Liga so far. This lack of involvement has caught the attention of Liverpool's scouts, who see a potential opportunity in the winter transfer window if the situation does not change.
Balde was very close to leaving during the summer transfer window but opted to remain at Barcelona after discussions with the coaching staff to earn his place in the squad. However, competition for the left-back position has been intense, with the coach preferring other options in the opening matches of the season. The 21-year-old has trained regularly but has not been called up for official matches so far.
Barcelona currently leads La Liga with 15 points from five consecutive wins, including a 2-4 victory over Levante last Saturday where Lamine Yamal and Karim Adeyemi scored. With a home match against Racing Santander coming up on Tuesday, the coach will have to decide whether to give Balde minutes or maintain the current defensive rotation. A lack of playing time could accelerate his departure if a concrete offer arrives.
The club has made clear that it will not force any departure and that any movement will depend on an explicit request from the player. Meanwhile, the coaching staff continues to work with Balde in training, hoping his opportunity will come before the end of the year. His contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, giving the club use in negotiations should an offer arrive.
The defender needs minutes to develop, and January could be the turning point in his future at Camp Nou.
