Fulham are being linked with another move into the Spanish market, this time with Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort emerging as a player of interest before the window closes. According to Sport.es, the Premier League club are exploring the conditions of a possible deal as Álvaro Arbeloa continues to shape his squad.
The 18-year-old remains with Barcelona for now, training under Hansi Flick, but the expectation around the Catalan club is that a number of fringe and academy-connected players will soon face clarity over their futures. Fort appears to fall into that category. Unless there is a late change of thinking from Flick, he is viewed as one of the players most likely to leave in search of regular first-team football.
That route would follow a season in which Fort spent time on loan at Elche. After working his way back from a significant injury, he finished the campaign strongly and did enough to rebuild momentum around his development. That matters in a market where clubs are often weighing current readiness against longer-term upside.
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Fulham Transfer Focus on Spanish Talent
Fulham’s interest fits a wider pattern in their recruitment. Arbeloa has been heavily involved in a youthful rebuild and there is a clear lean towards talent from La Liga and the Spanish system. The report points to recent business already completed, with Gonzalo arriving for €40 million and César Palacios for €10 million, signalling both intent and a willingness to invest.
In that context, the search for a right-back makes practical sense. Fulham are understood to be assessing the financial parameters of a move to determine whether Fort could make the step to the Premier League. Everton are also mentioned in England as retaining an interest, which may yet give this situation a competitive edge if Barcelona open the door fully.
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