Overview
- Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde was left out of the matchday squad on Sunday after coach Hansi Flick said the player was “not here at 100 per cent” and told him to “clear your mind,” signaling he is currently available for transfer.
- Multiple outlets report super-agent Jorge Mendes travelled to Barcelona with offers for Balde and Marc Casado, and Manchester United are said to be the frontrunner for Balde though no deal has been completed.
- Spanish coverage says Barcelona aim to raise roughly €100 million by selling Marc Casado, Balde and Héctor Fort to fund a recognized centre-forward, a priority Flick urged the board to resolve before the window closes.
- Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez was jeered by his own fans and escorted away from the stands after a 2-2 draw, and Spanish reports say Atletico may be open to selling him for about €150 million with Arsenal the preferred destination.
- With the September 1 deadline less than a week away, clubs are accelerating loan‑to‑buy and add‑on structures, Manchester United face pressure to fill defensive gaps after a poor start, and players tied to moves are experiencing clear on‑field and personal disruption.