Currently, Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo is loaned to Barcelona, but there’s talk that the 29-year-old might permanently depart Manchester City by the season’s end. Barcelona is keen on making Cancelo’s loan a permanent transfer and could use Alejandro Balde, a 20-year-old player, as part of the deal. Reports from Fichajes suggest that Barcelona sees Balde as a player they could afford to let go. The question arises whether Manchester City would agree to this exchange, considering Cancelo’s value at £26 million.
Interestingly, both Chelsea and Manchester United are eyeing Balde. This interest stems from their desire to bolster their left-back positions, with the Barcelona youngster potentially becoming a valuable long-term asset for either club. Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella hasn’t quite met expectations since his high-value move, prompting talk of a replacement being needed soon. Meanwhile, Manchester United is facing injury setbacks with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia sidelined, while Sergio Reguilon’s performance hasn’t met the expected standards.