Roma are aiming to strengthen their left flank in the January transfer window, and among the options being evaluated by management is Alejandro Balde, a 2003-born full-back from Barcelona.

According to Tuttomercatoweb.com, the Catalan club could consider a sale as early as the next winter transfer window, aiming to secure financial resources to reinvest in the acquisition of a central defender sought by Hansi Flick.

This option has reportedly attracted the attention of Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico. Balde’s profile has reportedly already received the approval of Gian Piero Gasperini, who is keen to add new options on the flanks.

The main obstacle, however, concerns the financial terms of the potential deal, especially considering the player’s high salary.

To overcome these obstacles, Roma could offer Barcelona a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy, potentially tied to the Giallorossi’s qualification for next season’s Champions League.

The Roman club is also expected to face considerable competition, especially from the Premier League. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham are reportedly pursuing the Spanish full-back, all of whom are monitoring the situation ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Monaco has also reportedly expressed interest in the player, while in Serie A, Juventus is reportedly considering joining the race for Barcelona’s full-back.

Gasperini’s approval can be considered an excellent starting point, but to turn this interest into a concrete negotiation, an agreement on the transfer formula and the player’s salary will need to be reached.