According to AS, Barcelona still has several deals to complete before the transfer window closes. Alex Balde, Casadó, and Héctor Fort were excluded from the squad for the first league match, and their departures could determine the club's final recruitment plan.

Barcelona enters the final week before the transfer window closes, and the club still has several issues to resolve. Player departures could determine the final signings. Hansi Flick announced the squad for Barcelona's first La Liga match against Elche, which did not include Alex Balde, Casadó, and Héctor Fort. This clearly suggests that all three could leave. The situations of the latter two are unsurprising, but the exclusion of Alex Balde has attracted significant attention, as the German coach has essentially put him on the transfer market.

Alex Balde's absence from the Elche match is an unusual decision. The left-back's performance declined last season, and Hansi Flick has made it clear that Cancelo is his first choice for this position. On Saturday, Hansi Flick gave Alex Balde a chance to prove he could fight for a starting spot, but ultimately excluded him from the squad, which appears to be an invitation for him to accept a Premier League offer.

Hansi Flick made a clear statement before the Elche match: "Honestly, I spoke with him this morning. I don't think he is 100% focused; his mind is not here, so I decided to leave him in Barcelona. I hope he can clear his head, and we'll see what happens on Monday."

Manchester United has been pursuing Alex Balde for some time, and his sale could bring Barcelona around 30 million euros in revenue.

Hansi Flick spoke again about Alex Balde at the pre-match press conference against Elche: "I told him that I don't think he is 100% focused, and it's better to clear his head first."

If Alex Balde ultimately leaves, Barcelona still retains the possibility of signing a left-footed center-back. In recent hours, Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting CP has entered the club's transfer radar. The 24-year-old defender is experienced and participated in the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Deco was recently in Lisbon, and there are rumors that he may have advanced negotiations for the center-back transfer. If Gonçalo Inácio joins, it would mean that Gerard Martín would move to the left-back position as a competitor for Cancelo.

Other situations

Another deal that could be close to completion is Héctor Fort's transfer. Borussia Dortmund has intensified contact with Barcelona and sent representatives to the city. The young defender reportedly prioritizes the German club among numerous offers. Barcelona hopes to receive a transfer fee slightly above 10 million euros for the player.

As for Casadó, he needs to decide whether to accept an offer from an English club or move to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Hilal.

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