After confirming Rodri’s signing from Manchester City, FC Barcelona is primed to announce the transfer of Joao Cancelo shortly. As the transfer window enters its final weeks, the club aims to secure a new number-nine striker while attempting to offload players not included in Hansi Flick’s plans.

Among those earmarked for departure is young right-back Hector Fort, who has garnered significant interest but has yet to finalize his next destination.

Real Sociedad Interested in Fort, But Financial Hurdles Persist

As reported earlier today, Fort has emerged as a target for Real Sociedad, which has inquired about the Barcelona full-back’s situation. However, Mundo Deportivo indicates that negotiations will be challenging.

Real Sociedad is becoming increasingly active in the transfer market, particularly due to defensive concerns. The team has conceded more goals than expected and aims to strengthen their right-back position, making Fort a potential candidate.

Barcelona currently prefers Fort’s permanent transfer, seeking a fee between €10 million and €15 million. However, these amounts prove to be excessive for Real Sociedad, especially as right-back is deemed a lesser priority for the club.

Real Sociedad Favors Loan Option

The reports suggest that Real Sociedad has contemplated a loan deal for Fort. The 20-year-old full-back spent last season on loan at Elche, and such an arrangement would be attractive to the Basque club.

Nevertheless, representatives for the player understand that even if a loan arrangement is entertained, Barcelona would likely demand a sizable purchase option. Other Spanish clubs have also shown interest in Fort, but they face similar complications. Indications suggest that if Fort departs Barcelona, he is more likely to go abroad.

Despite the uncertainties, Fort remains interested in Real Sociedad and would consider a move to the club favorably under improved circumstances.

Having confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, FC Barcelona are expected to soon announce the transfer of Joao Cancelo as well.

The final couple of weeks in the transfer window will see them fully focus on signing a new number-nine, while also try to offload some of the players who are not in Hansi Flick’s plans.

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One such player earmarked for a departure happens to be young right-back Hector Fort, who has a lot of interest but has yet to narrow down on his next destination.

Real Sociedad want Fort, but price tag an issue

As reported earlier today, Fort has emerged as an option for Real Sociedad. The Basque club have asked about the Barcelona full-back’s situation.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, it will be a very complicated operation to pull off.

Headed for the exit doors. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Real Sociedad are becoming more active in the transfer market, with their defence currently a major concern.

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The team has conceded more goals than expected and, beyond bringing in a centre-back, they also want to strengthen at right-back. somewhat inexperienced. This is where Fort enters the picture.

Barça’s current position is that Fort should leave on a permanent transfer, with the club looking for between €10 million and €15 million.

However, those figures are very high for Real Sociedad, particularly given that right-back is not considered an especially urgent position for them.

Real Sociedad prefer a loan arrangement

As per the report, Real Sociedad had been considering a loan deal. Fort spent last season on loan at Elche, and that is the type of arrangement that would appeal to the Basque club.

Real Sociedad would prefer a loan deal. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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However, the player’s representatives are aware that, even if a loan were considered, Barça would demand a substantial purchase option.

Real Sociedad are not the only Spanish club to have shown interest in the 20-year-old full-back.

However, they are all facing the same complicated situation, and everything suggests that if Fort does leave Barcelona, his destination is likely to be abroad.

Even so, Fort is interested in Real Sociedad and would view a move to the club very positively if there were a significant change in circumstances.