In recent weeks, Barcelona have had doubts about the left-back position in Hansi Flick’s squad. Alejandro Balde has had a slightly underwhelming start to the 2024-25 season, which is largely in part to the lack of competition he faces – Gerard Martin is his backup, although there are doubts about whether he has the desired quality to succeed in the first team.
Because of this, Barcelona are likely to address the position one way or another. Alex Valle is in contention to compete with Balde upon his return from a loan spell at Celtic, although it could be that a serious contender is signed instead. If that happens, Alphonso Davies is a likely candidate.
Barcelona have been linked with Davies over the last couple of months, and Christian Falk has confirmed that Hansi Flick wants to be re-united with the Canadian international. Despite this, it is still Real Madrid that lead the way for the 23-year-old, whom they have been following for some time.
True✅ Hansi Flick wants to bring his former player Alphonso Davies (24/free Agent in Summer) to @FCBarcelona
❇️ Real Madrid is leading the race for a Transfer
❇️ Manchester United and FC Bayern are also on the table@BILD_Sport pic.twitter.com/YlAlzy7jDR— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) November 9, 2024
Barcelona will surely find it difficult to compete with Real Madrid for Davies’ signature, given their well-documented financial woes. Nevertheless, it is a signing that they continue to dream of.
