According to Mundo Deportivo, Jorge Mendes made the most of his time at Barcelona from Thursday noon through Friday evening during João Cancelo's announcement period, exchanging transfer market information with Barcelona players he represents, including Marc Casadó and Alejandro Balde.

The Portuguese agent met with the midfielder (22) yesterday, who must accept the reality that he will leave and choose between offers from Europe and Saudi Arabia. He also met with the left-back (22). As for Alejandro Balde, the Barcelona player's initial preference is to stay at Barça, but everything remains open.

Everyone, including Barcelona's defense, is well aware that João Cancelo's return—and signing a three-year contract despite being 32—fully reflects coach Hans-Flick's talent management strategy. At the end of last season, the German coach already chose the Portuguese player as the left-back starter over Alejandro Balde. Balde's preseason preparation was disrupted by a pubic bone injury in July, preventing him from reaching peak fitness for Flick's assessment during summer friendly matches.

With just over a week remaining until the transfer window closes on Tuesday, September 1 at midnight, Alejandro Balde's playing style has attracted particular interest from the Premier League, with Manchester United under Michael Carrick among the interested clubs. On the left flank at Old Trafford, veteran Luke Shaw, currently 31, remains in place, while academy prospect Harry Amass, 19, emerged this summer after a successful loan spell at Norwich, a Championship team.

Of course, most squads are already largely complete, and it's difficult for many teams to make substantial investments in a player like Alejandro Balde at this late stage of the market. Since joining Barcelona in September 2021, Balde has played 168 matches and won three La Liga titles with the club. The academy graduate currently has no strong desire to leave and instead hopes to reverse the situation.

If Flick clarifies his role during the season after the first three matches, that would be another matter. His contract expires in 2028. If a substantial offer comes in, Barcelona would not be opposed to selling him.

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