Roma chase Balde despite €5.5m wage hurdle in January

Alejandro Balde has placed a move to Roma at the top of his priorities, with the Spanish left‑back eyeing a January transfer despite a net salary demand of roughly €5.5 million.

Gian Piero Gasperini has mainly asked for offensive reinforcements, yet the Giallorossi continue to monitor Balde.

The Spaniard is finding less space at Barcelona and his departure in January is becoming increasingly likely.

Roma are delighted by news from Spain, as the Spanish newspaper Sport reports the 2003‑born player has put the Roman club at the top of his list should he leave Camp Nou.

Negotiations between the clubs are an uphill battle, and both sides will keep working until January to find a compromise.

Balde’s salary of about €5.5 million net is beyond the reach of the Trigoria club.

The deal could be sealed by the same agent who helped the Roman club close a summer signing.

After Rodrigo Mora, Jorge Mendes may also intervene to bring the 2003‑born defender to the capital.

All discussions are postponed as the Giallorossi have other priorities.