Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 15 Sept 2026
Liverpool eye €40m January move for Balde
Liverpool are lining up a January swoop for a La Liga star as Andoni Iraola plots squad changes.


Alejandro Balde
player
Player
Alejandro Balde
Current club
Barcelona
Linked club
Liverpool
Reported fee
€40m
What happened. Liverpool are reportedly preparing for an important January transfer window and have identified Alejandro Balde as a potential target. The Reds are expected to make squad changes under new manager Andoni Iraola, with defence and midfield among the areas to strengthen.
- Balde is a Barcelona player who has emerged as a Liverpool target.
- Liverpool are planning an active January window under Iraola.
- Defence and midfield are seen as possible areas to reinforce.
If the interest firms up, Liverpool could make a January move for the Barcelona defender.
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