Barcelona debating three options for right-back slot, including 2022 World Cup winner

Barcelona’s pursuit of a new right-back is well-documented by now and the names of Joao Cancelo and Ivan Fresneda have been touted as the most likely options for the club.

But, as per Moi Llorens of ESPN, there appears to be another name in the mix in the form of Villarreal star Juan Foyth, with Barcelona debating over the three players to strengthen the right-back position.

Foyth back in the mix?

Foyth is a player that Barça have followed for quite some time now and had tried signing last summer as well.

An injury prevented the move from happening back then and since then, the defender has continued on an upward trajectory in his career, winning the World Cup with Argentina and performing solidly for Villarreal.

Foyth’s name had been under consideration again this summer, with the Blaugrana liking him for his defensive solidity, experience, and long-term prospects, given that he is still 25 years old.

However, what hinders them from making a move for the Argentine international is his €54.6 million release clause, which is an issue in the current financial climate, despite the impending sale of Ousmane Dembele and Franck Kessie.

Cancelo the most likely arrival

Barça have also held extensive talks with Real Valladolid for Fresneda and have even sent an offer worth €8 million plus variables for him, even though the 18-year-old’s release clause stands at €20 million.

Fresneda, for his part, is said to be keen on a move to Barcelona and has an agreement with the club, but there is no consensus for his signing.

As such, Cancelo appears to be the most likely to arrive at the club.

The player has the okay from manager Xavi Hernandez and wants to make the switch, with personal terms already agreed as well.

The structure of the operation with Manchester City could prove to be tricky, but as things stand, the Portuguese international seems best placed to join Barcelona to address the right-back problems.