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23/08/26 21:30:00

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Héctor Fort, a 20-year-old right-back, has entered the plans of Fulham under Álvaro Arbeloa to reinforce their defense this summer. The FC Barcelona player is willing to consider offers to leave the club, and reports from England suggest that around €10 million could kick-off negotiations.

The move fits into Arbeloa's strategy since his arrival at Craven Cottage. The Spanish coach has already brought in Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid and is now eyeing a player developed at La Masia.

Héctor Fort in the plans of Fulham under Álvaro Arbeloa

Fulham is looking to bolster its full-back positions, with Fort seen as a viable option due to his age, growth potential, and experience gained in Spanish football. At 20 years old, the defender has already featured for the Barça senior team and recently completed a loan spell at Elche.

During the 2025/26 season, Fort ended LaLiga with 2 goals and 2 assists in nearly 500 minutes of competition. His loan allowed him to gain playing time outside Barça before returning this summer to the Catalan club.

Competition at right-back again poses challenges at FC Barcelona, with Fort currently not among the top choices for that position. The emergence of other young talents within the squad increases the likelihood of the club considering a potential sale.

However, Barça is reluctant to completely lose control over Héctor Fort. Reports from England suggest the Catalan club would seek to include a buy-back option if they agree to a permanent transfer this summer. Currently, Héctor Fort is not in Hansi Flick's plans.

FC Barcelona willing to listen to offers for Héctor Fort

The suggested starting point for negotiations hovers around €10 million. This amount would allow Barcelona to generate income from a player developed in its academy while retaining a pathway to potentially re-sign him in the future through a clause agreed upon in the deal.

Fulham is not the only team interested in the full-back. Everton has also made inquiries about his situation, meaning that Arbeloa's side could face competition within the Premier League if they decide to move forward.

Fort is familiar with the demands of LaLiga. Before his loan to Elche, he had featured in 30 official matches for the Barça first team between the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, switching between right and left-back roles.

Defensive reinforcement is the goal

For Álvaro Arbeloa, Fort's addition would follow the pattern set during this transfer window. Initially, they secured Gonzalo García for around €40 million and César Palacios for approximately €10 million; now the coach aims to add more young Spanish talent to his squad.

The next steps depend on whether Fulham formalizes their interest with an offer. Barcelona is open to considering Héctor Fort's departure but intends to protect themselves by ensuring a degree of control over his future. With several weeks of the transfer window remaining and more clubs monitoring the full-back, the deal could progress if the English offer approaches the financial conditions set by Barça.

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