Barcelona have reportedly compiled a list of three potential targets to address the shortage at right-back this season, as well as marking options on the left.
The first team lacks a natural right-back, after the departure of Joao Cancelo at the end of last season after the end of his loan from Manchester City. Jules Kounde was a starter there for a while but was originally signed from Sevilla to be a central defender.
Barcelona Athletic duo Gerard Martin and Hector Forte have helped fill gaps on both flanks this season.
The club is still not expected to recruit in the upcoming winter transfer window, instead using Reported an imminent return to 1:1 spending To secure Vital recordings by Dani Olmo and Pau Victor In the second half of the season, in addition to signing a contract renewal for Gavi and Pedri.
but sports It indicates that plans have already been made for the summer and defensive reinforcements.
Almería's Mark Popile is said to remain a subject of interest after appearing on the radar before this season. The 21-year-old, who won an Olympic gold medal with Spain over the summer, hails from Catalonia and has previously spent time at Levante and Espanyol.
Former target Ivan Fresenda may not be back on the radar yet, having been restricted by an €80m release clause when he joined Sporting Lisbon from Real Valladolid in 2023. But there is Devin Rensch at Ajax, on track to become a free agent at the end of the season.
Monaco's Vanderson has been linked againThe Brazilian has excelled over the past two seasons as a more attacking right-back compared to Kounde. Deco had previously recommended Vandersson to Barcelona in his previous role as an advisor to president Joan Laporta.
Barcelona are believed to have kept an eye on Van Anderson when the two sides met in the Champions League in September, as well as Monaco left-back Caio Henrique.
Henrique is an available option for the Catalan team in the left wing position, as his experience at the age of 27 complements that of Alejandro Balde in this aspect. There is even talk of starting with a loan that turns into a permanent deal later.
Real Madrid-linked Alphonso Davies would be interesting, but is expected to command a hefty signing fee that would still have to be paid even if a transfer fee is not necessary. Barcelona They are ruling out Nicolas Tagliafico based on the fact that he will turn 33 at the start of next season.
Alex Vale, on loan from Barcelona to Celtic, is also being closely monitored.
