Flick doubts persist over Balde

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick remains unconvinced by the performances of left-back Alejandro Balde, with the Spanish international emerging as a key talking point in the club’s defensive planning.

According to Diario Sport, cited by Get Spanish Football News, Balde’s name has re-emerged in the headlines over the last 24 hours amid Barcelona’s ongoing search for reinforcements at left-back.

Premier League side Manchester United are understood to have earmarked the academy graduate as a potential addition. The Red Devils have reportedly gone as far as making contact with super agent Jorge Mendes to gather information on the financial commitment likely to be involved in any deal.

Balde is understood to remain committed to the cause in Catalonia’s capital and is eager to stay put for the season ahead. His manager, however, is less convinced.

Club considering exit

Blaugrana insider Carlos Monfort of Diario Sport reports:

‘The club has been contemplating that Balde could be one of the departures of the summer for some time, as Hansi Flick continues to have doubts about the performance of the academy player, hence the insistence on the definitive signing of Cancelo.’

The comments link Flick’s reservations directly to Barcelona’s insistence on securing Cancelo permanently, suggesting the German coach wants greater reliability on the left flank.

With Manchester United monitoring the situation and Balde’s future uncertain internally, the coming weeks could prove decisive for the 21-year-old’s Barcelona career.