Barcelona keeping an eye on Spanish right-back ahead of January transfer window

Barcelona keeping an eye on Spanish right-back ahead of January transfer window Barcelona’s summer business saw them bolster several areas of the squad, but the right-back position remains one the club continue to monitor closely. With Jules Kounde often deployed there and Eric Garcia also used as an option, Barcelona have workable solutions, but they appear keen to add a more natural, long-term fit. And one name on their radar is Sporting CP’s Ivan Fresneda. Barcelona tracking Fresneda Fresneda is a key target for Barcelona. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) According to A Bola , Barcelona are closely following Fresneda’s progress at Sporting, with the player himself aware of the Catalan club’s interest. For now, there has been no concrete contact between the two parties, meaning any move remains at an early, exploratory stage. The report also notes that Sporting are considering the possibility of renewing the Spaniard’s contract, a development that could complicate Barcelona’s chances of landing him. Fresneda, a Spain youth international, is regarded as one of the brightest young right-backs in European football. Having moved to Sporting in recent years, the 21-year-old has continued to develop and would fit Barcelona’s model of signing talented, high-ceiling players who still have room to grow. Barcelona’s search for a new right-back Sporting are looking to renew Fresneda’s contract. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) The interest in Fresneda forms part of Barcelona’s broader planning for the right-back position ahead of the January window and beyond. The Catalans have been linked with several options as they look to add depth and competition in that area. Serie A full-back interest has resurfaced , with Barcelona exploring the possibility of a free transfer, highlighting their preference for cost-effective solutions given their ongoing financial constraints. At the same time, Barcelona must also manage the futures of their current options, with Kounde having attracted renewed interest from Chelsea amid his fluctuating minutes. For now, Fresneda is simply one of several names being assessed, and with no formal contact made and Sporting keen to tie him down, a deal looks far from imminent.