Portuguese club rule out move for Barcelona star due to high valuation

Aston Villa remains the only club showing interest in Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, amidst high valuation concerns. Benfica, another potential suitor, declined to sign the defender as they consider his worth to be too high. Barcelona is reportedly seeking at least €40 million for Balde, but Benfica's offer fell short. The Spanish left-back adamantly wants to stay with the club despite being a non-first-team regular, following Joao Cancelo's appointment in his position.

Barcelona, currently facing financial difficulties, might benefit from the extra income from Balde's transfer, enabling them to sign a new centre-back partner for Pau Cubarsi. However, with Benfica no longer in contention, the final decision on Balde's future will be revealed in the upcoming week.