Teenage defender prioritizing Barcelona, but could start listenening to other offers soon

As Barcelona brace themselves for the exit of Ousmane Dembele, one of the club’s priorities in the market is to secure the services of a new right-back.

Recent reports suggest Barcelona have identified three viable candidates to solve their issues at right-back. The list includes Joao Cancelo, Ivan Fresneda and Juan Foyth.

Fresneda prioritising a move to Barcelona

Fresneda is the youngest of the lot and has shown tremendous potential, after an excellent season with Real Valladolid last term.

According to SPORT (h/t FCB World), the 18-year-old is also prioritising a move to Barcelona, as he looks to take the next step in his career.

It appears the youngster sees an ideal opportunity for a Barcelona team that are currently without the services of a reliable option in the position.

At the same time, though, the 18-year-old will start listening to offers from elsewhere after August 10, as he is keen to resolve his future at the earliest.

It must be noted that Barcelona management is yet to reach a consensus over Fresneda, as some within the club doubt the youngster’s quality due to his lack of experience. Others point to his price tag, with the right-back likely to cost between €10-20 million.

Barcelona continue to prioritise Joao Cancelo

While Barcelona’s interest in Fresneda has solidified in recent days, there is no doubt that the club favour a move for Joao Cancelo.

The Portuguese international brings a lot more quality and experience to the table. He is also far more suited to Xavi’s positional play.

However, the biggest obstacle for Barça in the pursuit of Cancelo is the price tag. Manchester City are looking for a fortune for the services of the right-back.

Although a loan deal has been mooted, even that could cost a fortune for Barcelona.

With that in mind, it will not come as a surprise to see Barcelona consider a move for Fresneda as an alternative in the coming weeks.

The Catalans must be swift in their approach, however. As per the report, Fresneda has other offers on the table and is free to choose the club he desires. Time, therefore, is running out for Barça.