According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland have been spoken to as representatives for Alejandro Balde assess interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the January window. It is reported that Barcelona are prepared to let the defender leave on loan after he fell down the pecking order and have given him permission to explore a move. In addition to Sunderland, Everton and Fulham have also been approached, while Manchester United and Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to sign the player.