AS Monaco target signing FC Barcelona full-back in January

AS Monaco have entered the race to sign Alejandro Balde, the FC Barcelona full-back, during the upcoming winter transfer window, as he has fallen out of favour with coach Hans Flick and the Catalan club is keen to sell.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport", AS Monaco are among the clubs interested in signing the 23-year-old player, after previously acquiring Ansu Fati from FC Barcelona, first on loan and then permanently for 11 million euros last summer.

Alejandro Balde does not have many chances to participate under Flick, who prefers to rely on other players in the left-back position instead of him, as the player has only appeared in three matches for short periods in LaLiga this season.

FC Barcelona are looking to offload the Spanish full-back in January to raise funds for new signings, particularly in the defensive line. The club's priority is to sell him to one of the Premier League clubs to achieve a suitable financial return.

However, the Catalan club does not rule out the possibility of the player leaving on loan with an option to buy, which could give clubs like AS Monaco and Juventus the chance to sign him, despite their lower financial capabilities compared to English clubs.

Jorge Mendes, Alejandro Balde's agent, may play a role in facilitating the transfer, given his influence within FC Barcelona and AS Monaco, making the Spanish full-back's destination during the winter transfer window one to watch.