Barcelona must choose between three candidates as their new right-back

With not much time left in the summer transfer window, Barcelona will need to up the ante in their pursuit of new full-backs.

The Catalans are on the lookout for a new right-back and a left-back currently. The latter position can somehow still be managed as Alejandro Balde has shown enough promise to be counted upon as a deputy to Jordi Alba.

However, a new right-back is a major necessity at Camp Nou as they have decided to part ways with Sergino Dest and cannot go through the season with Sergi Roberto and Ronald Araujo as options in the position.

And, MARCA reports that Barcelona are seriously considering three players – Juan Foyth, Thomas Meunier and Hector Bellerin – for the position as they look to narrow in on a target and finalise a move next week.

Juan Foyth

The 24-year-old Argentine defender is currently at the top of the priority list for Barcelona as far as their search for a new right-back goes. Foyth has impressed since joining Villarreal from Tottenham in 2020 and his agent has already held talks with Barça over a possible move.

However, signing him will not be easy as Villarreal are demanding that his full release clause amount of €42 million be paid if Barcelona wish to sign him. The Yellow Submarine have no interest in negotiating a lower price, which becomes a hurdle for the Blaugrana.

Thomas Meunier

The second option on the list for Barcelona is Borussia Dortmund’s Meunier. The 30-year-old was on the club’s radars during the January transfer window as well and is once again being considered due to his experience and attacking capabilities.

The Belgian international is valued at around €10-15 million this summer and is held in high regard by the Barcelona sporting department. However, convincing Borussia Dortmund to sell him this late in the window could prove tricky.

Hector Bellerin

The final name on the list is one very familiar to Barcelona as former La Masia ace Hector Bellerin is being looked at as an option if their pursuit of Foyth and Meunier fails. The 27-year-old could return to Barça 11 years after leaving the club for Arsenal, where he is currently out of favour.

Bellerin is in the final year of his contract at the Emirates and could be allowed to leave for free by Arsenal. His wages of €4 million per year net make him a financially feasible option for the Catalan giants, with the player being open to further pay cuts.

Apart from the three players mentioned, Barcelona have also been linked with AS Monaco’s Vanderson, among others. But, as things stand, Foyth, Meunier and Bellerin are the ones being looked at with the most seriousness.

With time running out, the club will need to act swiftly and come to a decision on who they sign.