Liverpool plot bold move for €20m Barcelona ace

Liverpool have set their sights on a €20m Barcelona ace and are preparing a bold move to bring him to Anfield.

As the summer transfer window approaches its final countdown, Premier League heavyweight Liverpool are actively identifying market opportunities to fortify their long-term defensive depth.

With manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco restructuring FC Barcelona’s roster to manage squad registration constraints and balance financial fair play books, several high-potential La Masia graduates find themselves available for permanent transfers.

While Everton, Fulham, and Inter Milan have all expressed strong interest in acquiring the Spanish starlet, Liverpool’s sudden entrance into the race adds serious caliber to the competition.

The 20-year-old Spanish defender under Anfield’s transfer radar is Héctor Fort, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Having completed a productive loan stint at Elche last season to gain senior minutes, Fort returned to Catalonia eager to battle for a permanent first-team spot under Flick.

However, the unexpected rise of fellow academy sensation Xavi Espart during pre-season has altered Barcelona’s internal depth chart.

Recognizing that Fort’s path to regular starting action remains severely blocked, the Blaugrana have placed a valuation between €15 million and €20 million on the full-back, making it clear they will only consider an outright sale rather than another loan agreement.

The Reds view Fort’s tactical versatility—his capability to operate fluently across both right and left full-back positions—as an ideal long-term structural fit for their defensive rotation.

Moreover, the reasonable €20 million fee aligns seamlessly with Liverpool’s recruitment strategy of acquiring elite, high-upside young talent before their market valuation surges out of reach.

For Barcelona, securing an outright fee for Fort provides crucial financial maneuverability as deadline day looms closer.

However, to guard against future regret, Deco is pushing to mandate repurchase or substantial sell-on clauses in any final agreement.

With personal terms not expected to pose a major hurdle, Liverpool’s decisive gesture could soon accelerate negotiations to land one of Spain’s brightest defensive prospects.