Liverpool have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde on loan in January, with the Reds among several Premier League clubs approached.<\/p>\n
Balde, 22, is a Spain international who was once viewed as Barcelona\u2019s long-term solution at left-back. However, he has fallen down Hansi Flick\u2019s pecking order and is now looking for regular first-team football.<\/p>\n
Liverpool could be tempted, especially with Milos Kerkez yet to find consistent form and Kostas Tsimikas looking more like a short-term option.<\/p>\n
A loan move would make sense. Balde has pace, aggression and attacking ability that could suit Andoni Iraola\u2019s high-energy style, while giving Liverpool valuable competition at left-back.<\/p>\n
It would also allow the Reds to assess him without committing to a permanent deal.<\/p>\n
Kerkez should not be written off, but bringing in Balde could push both players to improve and give Iraola another attacking option.<\/p>\n
If Liverpool can help Balde rediscover his best form, the January loan could prove to be a very smart move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"