Barcelona not prioritising a new right-back currently, will take a decision later – Romano

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (h/t Caught Offside) has offered an update on Barcelona’s policy in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Among other things, the journalist said Barcelona are not entirely keen on signing a right-back this summer – contrary to what was expected earlier in the year. It appears the club will make a decision on signing a right-back later in the window.

Romano further claims that Barcelona’s market activity will depend on the Financial Fair Play regulations. The club have recently sent their feasibility plan to La Liga. They are hoping for a response in the early weeks of May.

It is clear that Barça are targeting a return for star player Lionel Messi. The Argentine has signaled his intent to return to Camp Nou and both parties are keen on getting the deal through, sooner rather than later.

The Blaugrana are also interested in the services of Ilkay Gundogan and Vitor Roque. The pursuit of multiple players is surely playing a part in obstructing Barça’s search for a new right-back.

But it is also fair to point out that there is a dearth of reliable options in the market right now. The ones that are available could cost a fortune, with the list involving some of Barcelona’s top targets such as Juan Foyth, Benjamin Pavard, and Joao Cancelo.

Players like Arnau Tenas are there, but the Girona starlet is not topping Barcelona’s list right now. Hence, only time will tell whether or not the club will truly go for a new right-back in the coming summer.

A lot may depend on the future of Sergino Dest, who will be offloaded at the end of the season. Even new signing Julian Araujo could be loaned out, so the arrival of a new right-back at Camp Nou this summer remains high.