Hector Fort expected to leave Barcelona as Everton leads transfer race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Hector Fort is set to leave Barcelona as the 20-year-old full-back struggles to secure a place in manager Hansi Flick’s plans. After a loan spell at Elche, Fort returned but did not impress enough to earn a spot in the squad. With interest from multiple clubs, including Everton, Fulham, and Liverpool, sources indicate Everton is the front-runner for Fort's signature. Barcelona is exploring permanent transfer options but aims to retain a percentage of future rights for the player. Talks are expected to develop as the transfer window deadline approaches.
- •Hector Fort plans to leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes.
- •Everton is currently seen as the strongest option for Fort's transfer.
- •Barcelona prefers a permanent sale while retaining future rights to the player.
- •Fort returned from loan hoping for opportunities but found none under Flick.
- •Interest in Fort has also come from Inter Milan and other Premier League clubs.
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"Barcelona and Hector Fort are both working towards a separation, with the young full-back expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes.According to SPORT, Fort has accepted that his fu...
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