Without much doubts, Arsenal football club will most definitely remain keen on challenging the likes of Manchester City and Newcastle United for the prestigious Premier League trophy this season....CONTINUE READING
Do remember that the North London club have enjoyed an interesting 2022/2023 football season and are currently occupying the first position on the Premier League table.
However, Arsenal football club are short of options on the bench and are very much on the lookout for some new signings to further strengthen their current squad this month.
The Gunners are prioritising an improvement in defence and have been linked with a move for highly-rated Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde before the end of the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old Spain International, who gained promotion to the Barcelona first-team squad back in 2022 has proven to be an important member of the team in the past year.
The young left-back has been very impressive for Barcelona football club this 2022/2023 football season, registering three assists in 19 appearances in all competitions.
But then, Alejandro Balde has just one year left on his current contract with Barcelona football club and having not signed a new contract, he could be planning to leave the club.
And according to reports from Daily Mail, Premier League side Arsenal football club are currently monitoring his contract situation as they aim to lure him away from Barcelona.
The reports further claimed that Arsenal football club are really interested in Alejandro Balde and have now made enquiries over the availability of the highly-rated left-back this month.
It is believed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to further improve his current defensive options and he has identified Alejandro Balde as a needed addition to his squad.
But with Newcastle United also interested, it remains to be seen where Alejandro Balde will choose to continue his developments if he eventually gets to leave Barcelona football club this month.
