Barcelona focuses on attacking signings, defensive additions remain uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Barcelona's summer transfer activity has centered on offensive players, including Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and expected arrivals of Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund and Julian Alvarez. Despite hopes for a deal for Joao Cancelo, defensive signings have yet to materialize, raising concerns about the club's backline amid last season's defensive issues. Alessandro Bastoni was previously linked to Barcelona, but that move appears to have stalled. There is currently no clear indication of imminent investments in top-level defenders.
- •Barcelona has signed Anthony Gordon; Karim Adeyemi and Julian Alvarez are targets.
- •Defensive signings have seen little progress this summer.
- •Alessandro Bastoni's potential transfer to Barcelona seems unlikely.
- •Joao Cancelo's permanent transfer is still hoped for before the season starts.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Are you worried by Barcelona’s lack of defensive signings so far this summer?
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