Liverpool contacted to discuss signing 22-year-old Barcelona star in January

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Liverpool were linked with a summer move to sign Barcelona star Alejandro Balde on loan, and have now learned a deal could be possible in January. Kerkez has improved markedly since the 2-2 draws with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, but the media continues to link Liverpool with new left-backs. ? | @AS_Futbol: Liverpool are among several clubs monitoring Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde. pic.twitter.com/t0wAk8RtEp — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) September 30, 2026 Balde to Liverpool In September, a report from SPORT journalist Jordi Gil suggested that the Reds are interested in Balde, and that they are keeping a close eye on his situation at Barcelona.

Now, TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool are one of the clubs paying close attention as Barcelona are prepared to let Balde leave on loan when the January transfer window opens. Graeme Bailey reports: “Balde’s camp and intermediaries are already working hard on options away from Catalunya, with sources confirming that Barcelona have given the defender permission to explore a move elsewhere.

“Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to sign Balde, with intermediaries sounding out potential destinations for the Barcelona defender. “Balde is open to the prospect of moving to England, with a number of other Premier League clubs also having been approached about a possible deal.” Michael first started supporting Liverpool after Istanbul in 2006.