Roma are eyeing Barcelona for the January transfer window. And Tony D’Amico has Alejandro Balde in his sights.

The Spanish left-back could leave the Blaugrana as early as the next transfer window, and the Giallorossi want to capitalize on this.

According to Spanish newspaper SPORT, the sporting director has already met with Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, to determine whether there are opportunities to bring him to the capital.

Meanwhile, things are moving at Barcelona. Flick would like to strengthen the defense with a new center-back, but the club’s financial difficulties would necessitate at least one departure.

And Balde, who has played just 124 minutes this season, is reportedly among the leading candidates to leave.

The Spanish club’s asking price is around €40 million, although the possibility of a loan with an obligation to buy, subject to certain conditions, is gaining traction.

The road, however, is far from clear. In the Premier League, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United are monitoring the situation, without having yet submitted official offers. Juventus has also set its sights on the full-back, but in Italy, Roma are reportedly keen to make a move.

Gasperini particularly appreciates the Spaniard’s qualities, and D’Amico has reportedly already begun exploring the possibility of an agreement. The main issue, even more than the transfer fee, remains Balde’s salary. Mendes is reportedly evaluating various options for his client, with a final decision expected in December. Roma, meanwhile, is waiting, ready to play its cards if the financial conditions for the deal to close are met.