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Arsenal and Newcastle prepare to pounce on Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde

Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Newcastle United have enquired about the possibility of landing one of Barcelona's brightest talents, Alejandro Balde.

The 19-year-old left-back has broken through into the Barcelona first-team, having graduated from the club's fabled La Masia academy, and has become a regular figure in manager Xavi's La Liga side.

However, his performances in Spain appear to have caught the eye of Premier League clubs with Arsenal and Newcastle keen to test whether Barcelona would be willing to sell one of their prized assets, according to Football Espana.