Barcelona open to Alejandro Balde's permanent exit in January

Barcelona is considering a permanent sale of Alejandro Balde in January, as he struggles to gain playing time this season. The 22-year-old left-back has fallen behind Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo in the pecking order and has been seeking more minutes on the pitch. Despite a preference to remain at the club, Balde's future remains uncertain as his agent explores opportunities with other clubs. Barcelona aims to sell Balde only for a significant fee, which may also allow them to strengthen their squad in key positions ahead of the winter transfer window.

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