Sporting director Deco prioritizes signing 26-year-old Alessandro Bastoni, who is intrigued by a move to partner Ronald Araujo, as Barcelona aims to shore up a leaky defense despite financial limits.
Deco questions 22-year-old La Masia product Balde's consistency after injuries and form issues, and the club would entertain strong bids despite support from president Laporta and coach Hansi Flick.
Fans fiercely oppose selling Balde, demanding at least โฌ70 million, as these plans depend on Laporta's win in the March 15 presidential elections.
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