After managing to get back to 1:1, FC Barcelona is analyzing ways to give a quality boost to the line-up for the rest of the season. One of the positions where there are the most deficiencies is at left-back, with Alejandro Balde not quite showing his level, and a Gerard Martín who is reliable... and not much more.
That's why Barça is analyzing different alternatives to strengthen the left-back position, and one of the most liked and convincing options is in LaLiga. The interest was discovered by LaCasaDelCuler, indicating that they are "studying" the possibility of making a proposal to immediately sign José Gayà from Valencia. He's a defender who has been of interest for many years, but has never ended up arriving.
The mentioned information points out that Barça "is considering" making Valencia a proposal of 15 million euros to take José Gayà now. The move wouldn't stop there, as the youth player Gerard Martín would make the reverse journey, heading to Mestalla on loan.
It's a possibility that's being studied, although it's true that, right now, nothing is certain. The first thing Barça wants to do is wait to see what will happen with the possible departure of Ronald Araújo to Juventus. From there, decisions will be made, and a name on the table is José Gayà.
Alejandro Balde, Farewell to Barça?
What has become clear this season is that Alejandro Balde is not an untouchable player at FC Barcelona. Despite his potential, he still hasn't fully developed, and alternatives like José Gayà are being sought. The Barça left-back has caused a lot of interest in the market, especially because his agent, Jorge Mendes, is trying to move him.
The youth player has attracted interest from several major European teams, and Deco has made the decision: he can leave for the right price. He is by no means untouchable for the Barça team, and the idea is that if a good offer comes in, he can leave without complications.
Recently, journalist Matteo Moretto discovered that Paris-Saint Germain is after Alejandro Balde. Everything depends on what happens in the French capital with the future of Nuno Mendes, but the reality is that he would be their priority if the Portuguese player leaves. If this happens, the departure of the youth player from Barça should not be ruled out.
What Madrid-Barcelona can confirm is that Deco has already set a price for Alejandro Balde and doesn't intend to accept a lower valuation. If Paris wants the Spaniard, they already know how much they have to pay. Considering his age (21 years) and potential, the sporting director doesn't intend to let him go for less than 60 million euros.
Alejandro Balde is not untouchable, by any means, and his departure can be considered for the right price. If José Gayà ends up arriving, the doors of FC Barcelona would be even more open...