Barcelona seeks loan offers for top defender
Barcelona Squad Sales in Final Weeks of La Liga Transfer Window
Barcelona is gearing up to make squad sales in the final weeks of the La Liga transfer window to finalize key registrations for the upcoming season. With manager Hansi Flick aiming to have summer signings Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia eligible for their season opener against Mallorca on August 16, La Blaugrana are navigating a delicate balancing act.
Rashford has expressed confidence in the club’s handling of the registration process, ensuring it will not impact his debut. Meanwhile, Garcia is awaiting an update on Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s situation, as Barcelona expects news on the German goalkeeper’s absence following back surgery in the coming days.
If Ter Stegen’s recovery timeline is extended beyond three months, Barcelona can utilize a rule to free up 80% of his salary space to register Garcia temporarily, easing the registration dilemma faced by Flick in Catalonia.
Hector Fort Awaits Barcelona Exit Decision
One of the players expected to depart Barcelona is right back Hector Fort, as the 19-year-old finds himself on the periphery of Flick’s plans for the upcoming season. With Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia ahead of him in the pecking order, and Alejandro Balde, Gerard Martin, and Jofre Torrents covering on the left side of defense, Fort’s playing time could be limited.
Newly-promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC has shown interest in Fort, while AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Ajax are also reportedly in the race for the teenager who has already made 30 senior appearances for Barcelona. Despite no formal loan offers landing for Fort, Barcelona is open to considering such options to keep his future open.
If a potential suitor insists on a permanent deal, Barcelona may be willing to part ways with Fort, provided they can include a buy-back clause similar to Pau Victor’s move to Porto earlier this summer.
