Roma is preparing an offer for Balde

The Roma is preparing a proposal for Alejandro Balde, left back of Barcelona, to try to incorporate him in the January transfer market, according to Sport. The formula the Italian club is considering is a paid loan with an obligation to buy if they qualify for the next Champions League, although the price demanded by Barça and the player's salary complicate the deal.

The valuation of Barcelona and Balde's salary hinder the operation

The main obstacle for Roma is the price set by Barcelona. According to reports published in recent days, the azulgrana club values Balde's exit at around 40 million euros, an amount that the Italian team would try to defer through the loan formula.

The defender's salary also complicates negotiations. Roma would have to take on part of his wages from January and find an agreement that allows them to afford the final cost if they qualify for the Champions. So far, no formal offer has been announced that has been accepted by the Catalan club.

The potential sale aligns with a sporting need for Hansi Flick's team: to incorporate a central defender. Balde's departure would allow for cash to finance that operation and reduce salary expenses, although Barcelona would have to assess how to cover the left back position during the second half of the season.

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Juventus and the Premier League are also following Alejandro Balde

The Roma is not the only club monitoring the situation of Alejandro Balde. Juventus is exploring the market in case Andrea Cambiaso ends up leaving, while in England Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham are also possible interested parties. Monaco is also among the teams attentive to his future.

The competition could complicate Gasperini's plan, especially if any of the interested clubs are willing to approach the 40 million euros attributed to the azulgrana valuation. However, the available reports do not confirm that any of them have made a definitive proposal.

The situation should clarify in the coming weeks. The player's representative, Jorge Mendes, is exploring alternatives and published reports point to December as a key period to decide the next step. Roma will have to finalize their financial conditions and reach an understanding with Barcelona if they want to incorporate Alejandro Balde in January.