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Barcelona could part with Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, and Hector Fort before the summer transfer window closes after all three were omitted from Sunday's 5-0 LaLiga win over Elche.
Spanish newspaper AS reported that Hansi Flick allowed the trio to remain in Barcelona while their futures are resolved, placing all three among the players who could leave during the final week of the market.
Balde, 22, has been a regular first-team player for several seasons after graduating from La Masia, making 42 official appearances in 2025/26 and 47 the previous campaign.
Barcelona recently signed Joao Cancelo permanently from Al-Hilal until June 2029 after the Portuguese full-back spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, operating mainly on the left under Flick.
"I think he is not at 100 percent, that he is not here, and that is why I decided to leave him in Barcelona," Flick explained before the game, adding that he wanted the defender to clear his head before his situation was reassessed.
Earlier today, AS reported that Flick sees Cancelo as his preferred option at left-back and that Barcelona are prepared to consider selling Balde if a suitable offer arrives. The club had asked his agent, Jorge Mendes, to seek an “attractive” proposal.
Manchester United have also been linked with Balde. ESPN reported on Monday that the Spain international is open to a Premier League move, while AS described United as a long-standing admirer. No agreement has been announced.
AS also reported that people close to the 22-year-old say he wants to stay at Barcelona and views Flick's comments as a challenge rather than a decision to push him out.
Casado, 22, became an important part of Flick's squad during the 2024/25 campaign but saw his playing time decline last season amid competition from Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, and Fermin Lopez. He is considering interest from England and Saudi Arabia, including Al-Hilal, while the Guardian has linked Sunderland with the midfielder.
Meanwhile, Fort, 20, spent last season on loan at Elche after making 29 senior appearances for Barcelona. AS reported that Borussia Dortmund have intensified talks over a permanent transfer and that Fort favors the Bundesliga club among his options. Barcelona are seeking more than $11 million, although no agreement has been reached.
All three players came through Barcelona's academy, and their futures remain unresolved ahead of the transfer deadline.