Héctor Fort's future could take a radical turn this week. Although the FC Barcelona board considers him a very valuable asset, the 18-year-old player could be one of the forced discards due to the need to free up spots in the squad. The Catalan is one of the 12 defenders registered in LaLiga and could leave on loan to another club in the next few hours if, finally, the board does not manage to return to the 1/1 rule in time to sign normally.
With Dani Olmo awaiting registration and at least a couple of reinforcements on the waiting list, Barça is running out of options to make money and loan departures can be an effective emergency solution. Clément Lenglet and Vitor Roque, two of Hansi Flick's discards this summer, will come out this way. The next could be Fort, considering Jules Koundé's great moment on the right side.
According to the latest information, up to three LaLiga clubs would be following in the footsteps of the Barça youth squad. Alavés, Mallorca and Girona are willing to negotiate a season-long loan for the 18-year-old player, whose contract ends in 2029. Héctor is, at the moment, the only right-back in the squad apart from Koundé, although Ronald Araújo can also cover the position once he overcomes his injury. However, the '32' can also cover Alejandro Balde's back if, in the end, Álex Valle also leaves.
Sporting CP also joins the 'race' for Héctor Fort
In addition to the three clubs mentioned, Sporting CP is also very attentive to the future of Héctor Fort. Those from Lisbon will seek to convince Barça of how beneficial it would be to send the defender to a club that will compete in the Champions League this year and, unlike Alavés, Mallorca or Girona, it would not be a direct rival in the local tournament, but in the top European competition . In any case, it is likely that Hansi Flick will have the final say on the youth squad's future, especially if signing another full-back this week is finally ruled out.