Despite remaining active in the transfer market, Barcelona have no plans to strengthen their central defence this summer.

According to MARCA, the Catalan club believes they already have enough quality and depth at centre-back, meaning the position is not currently viewed as a priority by the sporting department.

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The latest Barcelona transfer news suggests sporting director Deco is focusing his attention on other areas of Hansi Flick’s squad, with the club satisfied by the defensive options already available.

Barcelona satisfied with Flick’s centre-back options

According to the report, Flick believes his squad is well equipped in central defence heading into the new season.

The German coach can currently rely on Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, and Gerard Martin, while several highly-rated academy defenders are also available if required.

Hansi Flick is happy with his current centre-back options. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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With so many options competing for just two starting positions, Barcelona see no immediate need to invest in another centre-back during the current transfer window.

As a result, Barcelona’s transfer shortlist does not include a priority defensive signing, allowing the club to concentrate on reinforcing positions considered more urgent elsewhere in the squad.

Deco alert despite no active pursuit of defenders

Although Barcelona are not actively pursuing a central defender, the club is still keeping an eye on the market in case circumstances change.

The report states that Deco regularly receives approaches from agents and intermediaries offering defensive players.

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While there are no advanced negotiations with any centre-back, despite previous links with Alessandro Bastoni, the sporting director continues to evaluate potential opportunities as part of the club’s long-term recruitment strategy.

Aymeric Laporte has been linked to Barcelona. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Notably, one player linked with Barcelona in recent weeks has been Aymeric Laporte, but the report makes it clear that there are currently no ongoing talks despite the defender’s quality and experience.

Barcelona’s recruitment team believe it is important to remain prepared because the transfer market can change at any time, especially during the final weeks of the window.

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Araujo remains the only possible uncertainty

The only scenario that could alter Barcelona’s transfer plans would be an unexpected departure in central defence.

According to the report, Ronald Araujo remains the only defender whose future has generated occasional speculation. Even then, Barcelona are not anticipating his exit and currently view that possibility as highly unlikely.

Unless there is a major development later in the window, the club do not expect to lose any of their senior centre-backs before the transfer deadline.