Barcelona have initiated discussions with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund regarding a potential summer transfer for young defender Hector Fort, according to reports.
Dortmund Lead the Race as Barcelona Place €20m Price Tag on Hector Fort
The 20-year-old full-back recently returned to the Catalan club following a season-long loan spell at Elche.
However, first-team opportunities appear limited for Fort under manager Hansi Flick’s plans for the 2026-27 campaign.
German reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Dortmund are actively “exploring a deal” for the Spanish youngster and have already entered negotiations with Barcelona’s hierarchy.
The Bundesliga giants view Fort as a promising addition to their defensive options.
Flick has evaluated the defender during pre-season training but has seemingly determined that Fort does not feature in his immediate plans.
The Barcelona manager appears ready to sanction the player’s departure as part of the club’s summer squad restructuring.
The La Liga outfit consider Fort among several squad members they hope to offload before the transfer window slams shut.
Barcelona’s financial situation means they must generate funds through player sales, and they value the young defender at approximately €20 million.
Several Premier League clubs have also registered their interest in securing Fort’s signature. The English sides are monitoring developments closely, though Dortmund currently lead the chase for the talented full-back.
Fort’s association with Barcelona stretches back to the 2013-14 season when he first joined the club’s famed La Masia academy.
He eventually broke into the first team and made his senior debut in 2023, but consistent opportunities have proven elusive.
Despite his obvious potential, Fort has struggled to cement a regular starting role at the Camp Nou.
The coming weeks could see him wave a permanent farewell to the club he has called home for over a decade as he seeks regular first-team football elsewhere.
Dortmund’s reputation for developing young talent makes them an attractive destination, and a move to Germany could provide Fort with the platform he needs to fulfil his considerable promise.
