A new suitor have this week been credited with an interest in the signature of Barcelona star Alejandro Balde. The outfit in question? AC Milan.
Defender Balde has of course seen his name dominate the headlines in Catalunya’s capital over the course of recent days.
After reports began to mount that the Spaniard could be on the move before the summer is out, he was left out of Hansi Flick’s squad for Barcelona’s La Liga opener against Elche.
From here, Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, amid an ongoing hunt for reinforcements at left-back, were credited with an interest in Balde’s services.
The 22-year-old was since afforded a recall to Barcelona’s matchday setup to face Athletic Club on Thursday, but failed to even emerge from the bench en route to a 2-0 Blaugrana triumph.
And these developments, it would appear, have not gone unnoticed in the boardroom at Serie A heavyweights AC Milan. As per a report from Diario Sport, citing MilanNews24:
‘Milan have established contacts with Barça to find out about Balde’s situation and assess a possible operation.’
The talks between the parties remain at a preliminary stage as things stand, with it unclear whether Milan are interested in a permanent deal or only a loan move for the defender.
Conor Laird – GSFN
