Premier League
Héctor Fort, a 20-year-old right-back, is set to bid farewell to FC Barcelona during this transfer window after confirming that he is not part of Hansi Flick's main plans. Inter Milan, Everton, and Fulham are among the interested clubs, while Barça is considering an operation that would allow them to maintain control over his future.
The situation has not changed during the preseason. Fort returned to the club after his loan spell at Elche, but Barça has already informed him that he must find a new destination and is currently training separately from the group to avoid physical risks as the market progresses.
Héctor Fort attracting interest in England and Italy
The Everton is one of the teams that have inquired about Héctor Fort and is listed along with Fulham as options from the Premier League. Liverpool has also been linked to the full-back, although so far, there is no known formal offer from either of these clubs.
From Italy, Inter Milan has also been monitoring his situation. The Italian side has focused a good part of their efforts on Djed Spence from Tottenham, for whom a deal close to €30 million has been discussed. If that approach doesn’t materialize, Fort is seen as one of the studied alternatives.
Barça also benefits from a favorable contractual position. Fort is under contract until June 30, 2029, with his current market value at €12 million, according to Transfermarkt. This duration allows the club to negotiate without the pressure of an imminent expiration.
The intentions of the sports management and Hansi Flick have changed compared to the previous summer. In September 2025, FC Barcelona loaned the player to Elche until June 30, 2026, without including a buy option, a formula devised then to ensure him playing time while retaining ownership.

FC Barcelona prefers a transfer with future control
The current plan is to analyze a sale instead of another loan. Information from England sets the minimum figure at around €10 million, with the possibility of including a buy-back option for Barça to retain the ability to recover the player.
Fort finds himself in this situation after a full season in LaLiga with Elche. The loan ended on June 30, and the Elche club has been involved with his name again, although their general manager, Pedro Schinocca, has downplayed that possibility and currently defines it only as a rumor.
The player's priority is to find a destination where he can get regular playing time. The club also aims to conclude the operation before the start of the major European leagues, with several players awaiting exits and a planning that still needs to free up space in the squad.
The upcoming days will determine which option gains the upper hand. Everton may make a proposal that aligns with Barça's selling idea, while Inter Milan keeps Héctor Fort as an alternative if other deals for the right-back do not materialize. With a contract until 2029, the Catalan club will decide based on the economic terms and the control they can retain over the player.
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