FC Barcelona have an obvious weakness in their squad, as they do not have a natural right-back capable of performing at the level that Xavi wants. Sergino Dest and Julian Araujo will be available to Xavi for the next season, but the club is looking for a more impactful player in this position.
In fact, according to SPORT, the Catalan club hierarchy is clear that the next signing for Barcelona should be a right-back, and an attacker or attacking midfielder can be obtained later if time and money allow it.
More precisely, the Catalans are looking for an option that would not cost too much, specializes in playing at the right-back position, and, if possible, also has room for further growth. One such option that meets this criteria and has been identified by the club is Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda.
Xavi and his coaching staff are planning to go into the next season by moving Kounde into the center of the backline. The club is already taking steps in this regard, but the key here is the transfer of Clement Lenglet to Tottenham. The negotiations for his sale are getting increasingly complicated because the two clubs are unable to come to an economic agreement.
Meanwhile, Deco has a list of fullbacks and is of the opinion that the club should go for a player keeping both the present and the future in mind. Joao Cancelo is still an option, but the finances involved in his transfer make an approach for him difficult for the club.
Thus, Ivan Fresneda remains the favorite target of the club in this regard. However, there are a number of Premier League clubs already interested in the youngster, and Valladolid may have to make a decision about him soon.
