€54m right-back remains Barcelona’s priority, willing to offer players as part of deal

It is well-established at this point that Barcelona will be targeting the signing of a new right-back this summer. Having parted ways with Hector Bellerin in January, the Catalans are left with Sergi Roberto and Jules Kounde as the only options for the position, and the latter is keen to play at centre-back.

So, Xavi & co. are intent on bringing in a new top-quality player to fill the right-back slot. A move for Joao Cancelo of Manchester City, currently on loan at Bayern Munich, was said to be under consideration, but has reportedly been ruled out due to multiple reasons.

Other names such as Benjamin Pavard, Thomas Meunier and Diogo Dalot have all been mentioned as possible targets.

But, according to Javi Miguel of AS, Villarreal defender Juan Foyth remains the priority right-back target for Barcelona heading into the summer transfer window.

The 25-year-old has been linked with the Catalan heavyweights since last summer but a move is thought to be complicated due to the finances involved.

Indeed, as per the report, Villarreal have no intentions of negotiating with Barcelona over Foyth and are pointing towards his €54 million release clause which they want to be paid in full.

The Blaugrana, however, are hopeful that the Yellow Submarine will eventually relent on their stance.

Furthermore, it is also stated that the La Liga leaders will look to lower the price tag for the Argentine international by offering out-on-loan stars such as Nico Gonzalez, Sergino Dest, or Clement Lenglet as part of the deal to Villarreal.

Only time will tell whether that strategy pays off for Barcelona. But as things stand, it seems like Foyth continues to be the main aim of the club to reinforce the right-back slot.