FC Barcelona are well aware of their priorities in this summer’s transfer window and what positions they wish to primarily focus on in order to build a well-rounded and competitive team for their upcoming 2023/2024 seasons, in which they hope to be able to compete against the very best in Europe to reclaim their continental status as one of the elites.
For now, speculation suggests the primary focus remains on finding a suitable defensive midfield replacement for the departing Sergio Busquets, but there is also an eye kept on the developments in the market of potential quality right-backs available at more feasible economic conditions.
According to the latest news by Jordi Battle in his report for Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are beginning to associate Ivan Fresneda as a potentially viable alternative at right-back if they indeed would want to invest in a player specializing in that particular position of the pitch.
Lacking specialists at the right flank and having had to deploy central defenders to operate there in order to compensate for the lack of said specialists, it is no secret that FC Barcelona currently lack quality at right-back. The 18-year-old Spanish fullback comes into the picture as a result, as he could provide the answer to this problem for the Catalans.
Currently plying his trade for Spanish club Real Valladolid, who have just recently been relegated from the Spanish first division of La Liga in the 2022/2023 season. As a result, the player’s release clause has reportedly gone down from €40 million to €20 million, a sizeable drop.
Despite interest from the English Premier League and German Bundesliga looming over the player, Barcelona remain calm and “tranquil” regarding their approach towards the player.
Given the economic situation of the club, the Catalans currently prioritize registering and making official the other signings they have managed to complete and wish to integrate soon. For now, contacts remain active with the player’s entourage and the club is patiently progressing these developments.
