Although the transfer window has been closed, Barcelona has begun planning a medium-term transfer operation. After Inigo Martinez went to Saudi Arabia to play football, strengthening the central defender position became a priority for the Red and Blues. Currently, Barcelona considers left-footed central defenders including Inasio, Murillo, Benedti, Guy and Berardo.
Frick has multiple options in the centre-back position, including Kubasi, Araujo, Christensen, Eric Garcia and even Gerald Martin. Although the latter is a left-back, he has been tried as a left-center-back; while Eric Garcia is a backcourt all-rounder. He performed well in the right-back position due to injury last season due to Conde's absence. However, in the final stages of the match against Levante and against Vallecano, he returned to the central defender position he was good at.
However, unlike Eric Garcia (his contract will expire in 2026 and is expected to be renewed), Christensen's future is even more uncertain. The Danes' contract will also expire after the end of this season, and his performance will determine whether to stay in the team. Similarly, Araujo may also require leaving the team if he does not get the expected playing time, just as he firmly proposed in January this year, although he eventually renewed his contract until 2031.
Barcelona are closely watching other clubs' outstanding centre-backs and assessing their transfer costs. Among them, Gonzalo Inasio is probably the most eye-catching name. The central defender from Portugal Sports (24 years old, 1.86 meters) is one of the best in the Portuguese youth training system. He is currently a client of AS1 brokerage, which also acts as a agency for Louis Diaz. Deco had contact with the agency before Dias joined Bayern this summer. Barcelona's sports director recently met with Gonzalo Inasio's agent. Although Inasio's contract with Portugal Sports lasts until 2027, he has attracted interest from several clubs. As the main player of the Portuguese national team, Inasio performed well in the UEFA European League final against Spain, and his left foot skill is also lacking in the Barcelona lineup.
In addition, Barcelona is interested in several other left-footed centre-backs, including Brazilian player Murillo (23, 1.80m), whose contract at Nottingham Forest will last until 2029; and his compatriot Benedti (19, 1.97m), whose contract with Palmeiras will also be until 2029. Benedti has attracted the attention of clubs such as Arsenal and Naples with his outstanding shooting ability and tall figure. Murillo, who played for Corinthian, has accumulated extensive experience in European football and started his third season at Nottingham Forest. Last season, he almost helped the team qualify for the Champions League, and his value continued to rise. On Friday, Gee (25 years old, 1.82 meters) was also reported to be a possible joining Barcelona. Guy currently plays for Crystal Palace but has not renewed his contract yet, and his contract with the club will expire next summer. He is the main player of the England national team, and Real Madrid and Liverpool also have interest in him.
At the same time, Barcelona also received information about another left-footed centre-back, Berardo (21 years old, 1.86 meters). He may leave Paris Saint-Germain due to his loss of main position at the end of last season. In January this year, Berardo joined Paris Saint-Germain from Sao Paulo for a transfer fee of 20 million euros, but his position in the team has declined as Ecuadorian star Pacho rises. His contract will expire in 2029.