{
  "id": 18742522,
  "title": "Roma meet with Alejandro Balde’s agent for January",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/roma-meet-with-alejandro-baldes-agent-for-january",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T16:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-meet-alejandro-balde-agent-160300277.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roma has met with Alejandro Balde's agent, Jorge Mendes, in an effort to secure the Spanish left-back for the January transfer window, as per Spanish newspaper SPORT. The Giallorossi believe they have a chance to sign Balde before the next transfer window if the club's financial situation allows for it. Barcelona is looking to bolster their defense, and Balde is reportedly among the top candidates for a move, despite playing only 124 minutes this season. The club is reportedly seeking a fee of around €40 million for the full-back, although a loan with an obligation to buy could also be a possibility. Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United are all monitoring the situation, with Juventus also showing interest. Roma's sporting director, Tony D'Amico, has already begun discussions with Mendes regarding a potential deal, with the main hurdle being Balde's salary. Mendes is evaluating his options, and Roma is waiting to see if the financial conditions for the transfer are met.",
  "summary": "Roma are eyeing Barcelona for the January transfer window. And Tony D’Amico has Alejandro Balde in his sights. The Spanish left-back could leave the Blaugrana as early as the next transfer window, a...",
  "key_points": [
    "Roma met with Alejandro Balde's agent Jorge Mendes for January transfer.",
    "Giallorossi believe they have chance to sign Balde if finances allow.",
    "Barcelona, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Juventus monitoring situation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}