Barcelona's defensive situation is undergoing a complete overhaul under Hansi Flick. The German coach has identified a critical weakness on the left wing, with Alejandro Balde's inconsistent performances raising serious concerns within the sporting directorate.
Given the lack of confidence in Gerard Martin to take on a starting role, Barcelona have begun exploring the summer transfer market for 2026.
The club's objective is to bring in a high-level player who will not only compete for the starting position, but will also immediately increase the team's attacking potential.
In this context, according to Spanish media, three names have emerged as strong contenders for the club's offices at Camp Nou: Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund) and Miguel Gutierrez (Napoli).
Barcelona's priority is to bring in an experienced player who can push Balde to his limits, forcing him to rediscover his best competitive form.
This need for reinforcements coincides with growing interest from several Premier League clubs, who are monitoring the Spaniard's situation for a potential lucrative transfer.
Flick is looking for a specialist with attacking talent and tactical discipline, qualities that the current team has not yet achieved with the players it has available.
The sporting department is already working on the financial details to complete a transfer that will restore consistency and a constant threat to the left wing. /Telegraph/
