Barcelona slap hefty price tag on Alejandro Balde ahead of summer transfer window

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Barcelona has set a €50 million price tag on defender Alejandro Balde as they consider selling players to strengthen their squad. The club is open to offers but is not in a rush to sell.

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Barcelona wants at least €50 million for Alejandro Balde
The club is open to selling players to strengthen the squad
Aston Villa is reportedly interested in Balde

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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona sits on the bench prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona are reportedly open to selling first team players this summer as long as the departures can be used to bring in other signings to strengthen the squad. According to Diario Sport, Barcelona are open to offers, with defenders Alejandro Balde, Jules Koundé and Ronald Araujo all mentioned as possible players who could be sold. The report claims that Barcelona want at least €50 million for Balde who is no longer considered to be one of the team’s “untouchables.” There have been speculation that Aston Villa are willing to spend big on Balde, but it remains to be seen if there is any truth to those rumors. Barcelona aren’t in a rush to sell but Sport say “the club’s idea is not to sell out of necessity, but to sell only if that operation really helps to improve the squad.” The Catalans want to improve their squad this summer but are once again facing financial difficulties. The club are still yet to return to the 1:1 rule, with

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What is Alejandro Balde's asking price for a transfer from Barcelona?

Barcelona is asking for at least €50 million for Alejandro Balde.

Which clubs are interested in signing Alejandro Balde?

Aston Villa has been mentioned as a potential suitor for Alejandro Balde.

Why is Barcelona considering selling Alejandro Balde?

Barcelona is open to selling players like Balde to improve their squad while addressing financial difficulties.

Barcelona slap hefty price tag on Alejandro Balde ahead of summer transfer window

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