According to Spanish journalist Juan Jesus, Chelsea are making a strong effort to sign Alejandro Balde from Barcelona in the January transfer window, and Xabi Alonso highly values the player's profile for the London side. Balde has a lower standing under Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and is reportedly open to leaving Spotify Camp Nou. Jesus wrote on X that both Chelsea and AC Milan are making a strong effort to sign the player in the winter transfer window. The journalist reported that the internal situation is complex, as Balde is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for private reasons. He added that although the player is still determined to succeed at Barcelona, he is aware that Xavi Expart and Joao Cancelo are ahead of him. According to Jesus, for the first time, the player is beginning to consider his departure from Barca as a realistic possibility.

Chelsea have been offered the opportunity to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. According to The Daily Briefing, Barcelona are prepared to sell Balde during the January transfer window and have contacted clubs they believe might be interested. Chelsea have been approached via intermediaries. Sport reports that Barcelona have set a €40 million asking price for the player.

Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for Alejandro Balde this summer. The news of Balde's potential availability will be received with interest in England. Chelsea are also in the market for a left-back this summer.