BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on October 31, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images)
Serie A side Roma have reportedly dropped interest in Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde ahead of the January transfer window.
Roma had been linked with the left-back, along with a host of other clubs including Juventus and Manchester United, but are now going cold on the defender, according to Il Messaggero.
The Italian daily reports the club are now focusing on their attack instead and have put Balde interest on hold, potentially with a view to giving up altogether.
Instead, Roma are thinking about trying to bring in Endrick from Real Madrid and Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid to boost their frontline.
Balde’s future is likely to remain the subject of speculation as the left-back continues to struggle for game time at Barcelona.
The youngster has made just three substitute appearances in La Liga so far this season and has seen Hansi Flick prefer midfielders Brian Farinas and Frenkie de Jong at full-back at times.