Aston Villa Rule Out €60m Move for Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde

Overview

• Sources at Aston Villa dismiss reports they are preparing a €60m bid for the Barcelona left-back.
• The club points to Lucas Digne and Ian Maatsen as enough cover at left-back under Unai Emery.
• Barcelona are not pushing a sale but would consider a high offer, with Balde tied to 2028 and a €1bn release clause as market trackers peg his value near €55m.
• Balde has missed time with two muscle injuries and faces added competition as Barça work to keep Joao Cancelo on a permanent deal.
• A Spanish TV report, relayed by Football España, claims Villa could go up to €50m, which conflicts with Villa’s denial and remains unconfirmed.