Spanish football club Barcelona has identified two primary targets to strengthen its center-back position. According to reports from the Spanish publication Sport, the Catalan side is actively seeking an experienced partner to complement young talent Pau Cubarsi in the heart of the defense.
The club's shortlist currently features Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero and Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Barcelona leadership is prioritizing the acquisition of a defender with significant experience, similar to the impact Inigo Martinez has provided to the squad.
However, any potential transfer remains contingent on Barcelona's ability to offload current players to comply with financial regulations and squad registration requirements. The club must balance its books before finalizing new signings.
For context, FC Barcelona, one of the most successful clubs in European football history, frequently evaluates its defensive options to maintain competitiveness in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. According to the Transfermarkt portal, the market value of 28-year-old Cristian Romero is estimated at 45 million euros, while 32-year-old Aymeric Laporte is valued at 8 million euros.
