Congratulations to Barcelona! 5.4 million euros, picking up leaks from Manchester City, Guardiola's lover may join!
According to Fichajes, Barcelona are in the process of signing a player for Balde to replace him. They have set their sights on Sergio Gomez, with Pep Guardiola likely to sell the 23-year-old striker to the Catalans, who also have a lot of potential.
Barcelona ready to bring in a new left winger?
Barcelona have suffered serious injuries along with many of the top teams, and Alejandro Balde is one of them. With Gavi's knee injury, there is a good chance that the Catalans will face even greater difficulties in the coming season without a good left winger.
Balde will have surgery on the biceps tendon in his right thigh, which will make him miss the rest of the game. With the January transfer deadline approaching, Barcelona are desperate to sign a new replacement: Chelsea's Marc Cucurea, Juan Miranda and, more interestingly, Sergio Gomez from Manchester City.
Barcelona don't have the financial resources to buy more players, but they can make a final decision for Gomez. The 23-year-old striker is also on Chelsea's radar and he is a good prospect to replace Marc Cucurea as he has been suffering from injury. However, it is said that Pep Guardiola will not use the Spaniard as often in order to get the striker on a free transfer.
Gomez has only nine games to play so far, far from the £15 million that United paid 18 months ago. Pep Guardiola's Gvardiol and Ake are both competent on the left flank, while the Spaniard is not a good fit for the Catalans.
Can Barcelona withstand Sergio Gomez's **?
This article explains why Barcelona can afford to sign new players despite financial difficulties. Each team has the right to use Article 77 of the Spanish League. Barcelona are reportedly in a position to sign a new player for £5.4 million in the winter transfer market, so they are hopeful of signing the 23-year-old.
Still, Barcelona are under a lot of pressure and in this situation, only Gomez looks like their first choice. Manchester City will not sell him for more than he is worth, and this gives the Catalan club the opportunity to sign the 23-year-old on loan.