Barcelona’s search for a new right-back has made headlines this summer, but it appears that the search is winding down—at least for the time being.
Ivan Fresneda has emerged as Barca’s first choice, but the defender has stated he’s not in a rush to make a decision, and Barca cannot afford his 20 million release clause.
Barca, according to Mundo Deportivo, will keep Fresnesda in mind, but they also need to find funding for Vitor Roque and a Sergio Busquets replacement.
If Barcelona is successful in offloading a few players, things might change, but for the time being, it appears like not much is happening.
Another player who, after losing favour at Manchester City, has been linked to a summer transfer to Barcelona is Joao Cancelo.
MD believe that Cancelo is completely out of the running because the signing of the Portugal international is “financially unviable.”
Xavi stated earlier this week that he hopes Barca can get a full-back, although the team may not have a dedicated right-back for the upcoming campaign.