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Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is already planning forward for the summer time switch window, with a selected concentrate on strengthening each full-back positions.
Based on a latest report by Joaquim Piera in SPORT, whereas Deco is gathering info on potential targets, Barcelona won’t make any main signings in the course of the winter switch window except one thing sudden happens.
Which means if all goes as deliberate, Barcelona will enter their second consecutive switch window with out reinforcing their full-back roles.
Barcelona’s wager
Barcelona are betting on Hector Fort for the season. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Pictures)
For now, the membership has positioned their belief in Hector Fort and Gerard Martin to fill within the gaps at full-back. This choice, nonetheless, comes with vital dangers.
The membership’s lack of motion within the full-back marketplace for the previous two home windows displays a broader subject: their finances for signings is at present stretched skinny, and except there’s a dramatic shift, this pattern is prone to proceed.
Regardless of this, Deco will not be idle. He’s actively monitoring numerous full-back choices for subsequent summer time, making ready to make strikes as soon as the switch window opens.
The profiles of the gamers being thought-about are diverse, as Barcelona’s skill to spend money on new signings continues to be unsure.
Who’re they monitoring
Marc Pubill is being monitored. (Picture by FRANCK FIFE/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
One of many right-back targets is Marc Pubill from Almeria, an Olympic champion who was near becoming a member of Barcelona final summer time.
Pubill is seen as a participant with comparable qualities to Ivan Fresneda, a promising expertise who may add depth to the suitable aspect of the defence.
One other right-back being monitored is Devyne Rensch from Ajax, whose contract expires on the finish of this season. Rensch could possibly be a possible free switch, making him a gorgeous possibility for Barcelona if they’re restricted of their monetary choices.
Vanderson, the Brazilian full-back from Monaco, can be on Deco’s radar. Having impressed at Monaco this season, he was a participant Deco really helpful to the membership when he was an advisor to Joan Laporta.
What about left-back?
Signing Alphonso Davies is sort of tough. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Pictures)
On the left aspect, the membership has proven curiosity in Alphonso Davies, though his excessive price ticket makes him a tough goal.
Regardless of this, Barcelona stay attentive to the opportunity of signing him, particularly with Hansi Flick’s potential affect.
One other left-back being thought-about is Caio Henrique from Monaco, whose expertise and maturity may present precious stability to Barcelona’s youthful squad.
Henrique’s doable departure from Ligue 1 may give Barcelona a chance to safe a dependable and seasoned full-back for the left aspect of their defence.
With these potential targets in thoughts, Deco’s efforts to strengthen Barcelona’s full-back positions may set the stage for a busy summer time switch window, the place the membership will goal to make key additions with out stretching their finances too far.
