Liverpool not satisfied with Araujo: wants another player from Barcelona

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Alejandro Balde, a 22-year-old left-back for Barcelona, has been left out of Hansi Flick's rotation at the beginning of this season, and his situation is already pointing towards the January transfer market. The transfer market of Liverpool is among the clubs linked to the Spanish international, who is under contract until 2028 with a release clause of €1 billion.

Alejandro Balde loses ground at Barcelona

Balde has not played a single minute in the first six official matches of Barcelona in the 2026/27 season. Xavi Espart has taken over the left-back position at the start, while João Cancelo is seen as an alternative ahead of the Spanish international.

The situation is not due to a current injury. Balde himself chose to stay at Barcelona during the summer after speaking with Flick, who informed him that he would start as a substitute and needed to compete to regain his place in the starting eleven. The player accepted this scenario and decided to stay.

The issue is that the hierarchy has not changed with the start of the competition. Espart has been a starter at left-back and even scored his first goal with the first team, while Cancelo played in that position in the Champions League debut against Feyenoord.

The previous season shows that Balde still has potential. Barcelona had 42 official appearances from the full-back in the 2025/26 season, after two muscle injuries, whereas in the 2024/25 season, he participated in 47 matches, scoring one goal and providing eight assists.

🔎 Liverpool sets sights on Balde

🚨 England is closely monitoring the situation of the Barça youth player, who is experiencing ostracism this season

✍️ @Jordigil https://t.co/HhIkBNlUOC

— Diario SPORT (@sport) September 14, 2026

Liverpool keeps an eye on a potential market opportunity

The situation may change over the coming months as Balde still holds a high value despite his lack of playing time. Barcelona extended his contract in September 2023 until June 30, 2028, setting a €1 billion release clause.

During the summer, Manchester United and other clubs showed interest in his situation. The deal with the English side did not materialize, and Balde stayed at Barcelona, but his absence of minutes opens up the possibility of considering a move in January.

Now, Liverpool emerges as an alternative to watch, according to SPORT. There is also a recent link: Ronald Araujo is currently on loan at Anfield for the 2026/27 season, with a non-mandatory purchase option of €55 million and his wages fully covered by the English club.

Araujo has already made an impact with Andoni Iraola. The Uruguayan started as a right-back against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League and provided an assist with a backheel in Liverpool's comeback victory of 2-1, a performance that strengthened his position within the English team.

The situation of Alejandro Balde will have to wait until January for a resolution. Deco has publicly stated that the player is part of the squad and that the decision on his playing time is up to Flick, while the left-back will need to make the most of the upcoming matches to change a hierarchy that as of September 14 keeps him on the sidelines.

If the situation remains unchanged, Alejandro Balde will reach the winter transfer window with room to consider offers, and Liverpool could become one of the destinations to watch if Iraola and the sports management believe his profile fits the project.
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