La Liga
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is preparing a formal offer of 40 million euros to secure the signing of Alejandro Balde from FC Barcelona. The next transfer market for PSG will be crucial to further strengthen their squad rotation.
As revealed by El Nacional on September 18, 2026, coach Luis Enrique has asked Nasser Al-Khelaïfi to formalize the proposal due to the secondary role the youth player currently has under Hansi Flick.
The reasons why Luis Enrique wants to bring Alejandro Balde to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain's coaching staff is looking for a reliable player to alternate with Nuno Mendes in the left flank. The Parisian board was not satisfied with Lucas Digne's previous arrival, leading the Asturian coach to see Balde's physical power and speed as ideal assets for their Ligue 1 setup.
At the Catalan club, tactical changes implemented by Flick have reduced the left-back's presence in the starting lineup. The German coach prioritizes defensive profiles in interior positions, which has limited the defender's playing time in the current 2026-2027 season.
The position of Barcelona and Arsenal's parallel interest
Barcelona's sporting direction led by Deco will evaluate the 40 million euros offer if the player confirms his intention to seek international exposure. Keeping a player with long-term contract but little participation in the squad could lead to his devaluation before the summer of 2027.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is also monitoring the defender's situation in LaLiga. However, PSG's determination makes the French club the priority option if both parties agree to start the transfer in winter.
PSG's football department will formalize the economic proposal documents during November 2026. If the player agrees, PSG executives will initiate final negotiations with FC Barcelona in the first weeks of December 2026.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El PSG alista 40M€ por un jugador del Barcelona
