Why would Balde be the top asset to push
Aside from binning Gavi, which I think would be the easiest option economically, you'd get good money for MATS, Frenkie or even likes of Christensen if you factor in shipping to Saudi
We're having issues with his renewal getting under the cap, while he is a Mendes client so he may easily be able to broker a 60m+ deal for us.
Club may see FB position as less pivotal than a central midfielder.
Maybe we renew him on condition to sell him. Just throwing an idea if worse comes to worst.
I think by comparison Gavi has more stature at the club for whatever reason, and that they would be more reluctant to let him go.
Of course if we could sell Lewy, Inigo (small Saudi flip like Luiz Felipe) and Raphi first, then happy days.