Héctor Fort exit remains open but not imminent as Barcelona weigh options | OneFootball

Héctor Fort is likely to leave Barcelona before the window closes, but a deal is not imminent and talks still have ground to cover.

AS reports that Hansi Flick does not have the full-back in his plans this season. Fort, who spent last term on loan at Elche, was left out of the opener against his former club and has trained separately for weeks to avoid a repeat of the Roony Bardghji situation after the youngster suffered a serious injury.

Barcelona want to retain some control over his future. The intention is that, if he leaves permanently, the deal includes a buy-back clause, as with Jofre Torrents, or a sell-on percentage.

Borussia Dortmund are seen as the frontrunners for Héctor Fort. The Germans have sent a delegation to Barcelona to intensify negotiations, though no agreement is in place.

Real Sociedad have also shown interest to strengthen their right side. Barcelona are open to that route because the monitoring of the player is better, but they will also favour the best financial offer and one that preserves a measure of control. For now, the situation remains open.

Source: AS

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