Replacement for Couto? BVB eye Barça talent | OneFootball

After Yan Couto’s departure, BVB are looking for reinforcements on the right flank. A Barça talent has now come into focus.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly on the lookout for reinforcements on the right wing. In the process, a familiar name has once again moved into BVB’s sights: Héctor Fort of FC Barcelona. The 20-year-old is said to still be on the Black-and-Yellows’ shortlist and could, in the long term, fill the gap left by Yan Couto’s departure.

Couto joined Como on loan. The Italian club also hold an option to buy. That currently leaves BVB with Julian Ryerson as their main natural option on the right side. Accordingly, Dortmund are considering possible alternatives.

One of them is Fort. His name is said to have been discussed between the clubs during Karim Adeyemi’s transfer to FC Barcelona. However, he was not included in that deal at the time. Dortmund’s interest therefore appears not to have faded. According to information from Sky Sport, BVB have already taken a detailed look at the player and his situation.

Héctor Fort to BVB? Barcelona demand a high transfer fee

Any potential transfer is likely to depend on the financial terms. According to Radio Marca, Barcelona are initially asking for a fee of up to €20 million for Fort. However, a model is also conceivable in which the fixed sum drops to around €10 million, with Barça receiving a large share of any future resale.

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Fort came through Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, and is still under contract with the Catalans until 2029. The Spain U20 international has made 30 competitive appearances for the first team so far and provided three assists. Last season, Fort gained further experience on loan at Elche CF.

However, the full-back missed a considerable part of the campaign due to a shoulder injury. In total, he made 17 competitive appearances, recording three goals and two assists. Whether BVB will seriously move for Fort will ultimately also depend on the financial leeway available. One thing seems clear, though: Dortmund are continuing to monitor the Barça talent’s situation closely.

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