Beijing time (CEST) August 22 - According to Mundo Deportivo, agent Mendes personally conveyed the offers received for Balde, but if he ultimately wants to leave, time is running out with only 11 days remaining in the transfer window.

From Thursday midday to Friday evening, Mendes spent a day and a half in Barcelona, attending Cancelo's presentation ceremony and sharing market information with Barcelona players he represents, including Casado and Alejandro Balde.

The Portuguese agent met with the 22-year-old left-back yesterday, who has accepted the possibility of departing and now needs to choose between offers from Europe and Saudi Arabia. Balde's situation remains uncertain, though the Barcelona native's initial intention was to stay at Barcelona.

Everyone, including Barcelona left-back Cancelo himself, is aware that the return of the 32-year-old Cancelo and his three-year contract signing represents a clear commitment from Hansi Flick. Last season, the German manager made Cancelo his starting left-back, while Balde's preseason preparations were disrupted by a groin injury in July. This undoubtedly made it difficult for Flick to assess Balde's fitness for summer friendlies.

With less than a week and a half until the transfer window closes at midnight on Tuesday, September 1st, Balde has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs impressed by his playing style, including Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick. At Old Trafford, veteran Luke Shaw (31) continues to occupy the left-back position, while academy product Amass performed well on loan at Championship side Norwich and has also become a potential summer transfer target for Manchester United.

Many club squads are already largely set, and in the final stages before the transfer window closes, it is not easy to sign a player like Balde, who has won three league titles with Barcelona and made 168 appearances since September 2021. For now, the academy product does not appear to be in a rush to leave the club and is determined to fight for his place.

However, in the first three matches, Flick has made his tactical preferences clear this season. Balde's contract is set to expire in 2028. Barcelona would not be opposed to selling him for a high price.

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