Journalist: Liverpool unlikely to move for €45m star despite reports

Journalist: Liverpool unlikely to move for €45m star despite reports Liverpool Transfer News: David Lynch Questions Alejandro Balde Links Amid Barcelona Exit Reports Liverpool’s reported interest in Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde has been questioned by journalist David Lynch, who remains unconvinced that the Reds will prioritise a move for the Spanish defender during the January transfer window. Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch discussed reports linking Liverpool and AC Milan with Balde, alongside suggestions that Barcelona could consider a transfer worth at least €45 million. While Liverpool’s need to strengthen at left back was acknowledged, Lynch expressed uncertainty about the Barcelona defender’s suitability and whether the reported interest represents a genuine transfer opportunity. “I’m not sure about Balde as well. Like, I don’t really know how good he is,” Lynch admitted. Alejandro Balde Linked With Liverpool and AC Milan During the podcast, Davis raised reports attributed to Spanish journalist Juan Jesus, suggesting Liverpool and AC Milan were pursuing Balde. The reported asking price of €45 million was also discussed, with Davis questioning whether Liverpool needed to address their left back situation before the summer. “This name keeps being linked to Liverpool,” Davis observed. Lynch acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Liverpool’s existing options while questioning whether January would be the appropriate time to make a signing. “They’ve got two imperfect options, no question about that, but they’ve got two options.” He explained that Liverpool’s usual approach to recruitment made an immediate move appear unlikely. “Knowing how Liverpool operate, I’m not sure they’ll be desperate to get that done in January.” The comments suggest Liverpool’s recruitment priorities could remain focused on the summer, when Lynch believes the club will need to address both full back positions. David Lynch Raises Questions About Barcelona Defender’s Quality Lynch also expressed reservations about Balde’s performances and whether the Barcelona defender would represent the right solution for Liverpool. “He’s made a lot of appearances for Barca, he’s still young, but they obviously don’t think he’s right for them.” The journalist questioned whether Balde’s statistical output supported the reported interest. “You look at his numbers from kind of last season and they’re not, they don’t absolutely jump off the page, I’d say.” His assessment highlighted the uncertainty surrounding Balde’s potential suitability for Liverpool under Andoni Iraola. Lynch offered no indication that Liverpool had made an approach for the defender and was careful to distinguish the reported interest from information he had personally received. Photo: IMAGO Liverpool Interest in Alejandro Balde Remains Unconfirmed Perhaps the most significant part of Lynch’s assessment concerned the credibility of Liverpool’s reported involvement. “It’s not anything I’ve heard about as well personally at the moment yet.” He raised the possibility that Liverpool’s name was being used to generate interest in Balde ahead of the January transfer window. “I don’t know whether Liverpool are just getting dragged into that one a little bit to kind of try and create a market.” Lynch acknowledged that similar speculation could emerge as the winter window approached. “Which may well happen with January being right around the corner. There may be a few of those type things.” His comments leave considerable uncertainty over whether Liverpool’s reported pursuit of Balde will develop into anything more substantial. Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Priorities Could Influence January Decision The wider discussion also examined Liverpool’s recruitment plans beyond January, with Davis questioning whether delaying signings could leave the club facing too much work next summer. Lynch identified full back recruitment as an important part of Liverpool’s future planning. “I think it is the fullbacks and the midfield are a hundred percent of the things that need done.” However, he remained sceptical about Liverpool accelerating their transfer business simply to reduce their summer workload. “Maybe there will be a kind of surprise in January and they’ll do something. They’ll get ahead of something that they need to do in the summer.” For now, Liverpool’s reported interest in Alejandro Balde remains unconfirmed, with Lynch questioning both the player’s suitability and the likelihood of a January move. The Reds may need to strengthen their full back options, but whether the Barcelona defender features in their eventual recruitment plans remains unclear.