Héctor Fort is widely expected to leave Barcelona before the end of the transfer window, and several clubs are keen on signing the full-back. And a surprising new candidate has entered the race.
According to reports in England, Álvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham have inquired about the 20-year-old, who is also wanted by Everton as the Premier League side is one of many clubs interested in Fort.
The former Real Madrid manager is injecting some Spanish flair into the squad and has already signed Madrid youngsters
Gonzalo García and César Palacios, and Fort could be the next young Spanish talent to join the London club.
According to Diario SPORT, Barça are hoping to secure a permanent deal worth at least €10 million and will include a buy-back clause to remain in control of Fort’s future.
Fort was hoping to earn minutes for Hansi Flick’s side in preseason but has struggled to make an impact, and the imminent arrival of João Cancelo in a permanent transfer and the rise of Xavi Espart essentially ended any hopes of a real role for Fort.
