Liverpool targets Barcelona's Héctor Fort amid transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Liverpool has shown interest in signing 20-year-old right back Héctor Fort from Barcelona. Reports indicate that other clubs, including Inter Milan, Fulham, Tottenham, and Everton, are also in the running for the young defender. Fort, who has spent time on loan at Elche, has seen his position at Barcelona come under scrutiny with competition from teammate Xavi Espart. As the summer transfer window progresses, his availability could lead to potential movement as he is considered surplus to requirements in Barcelona's defense.
- •Liverpool is linked to right back Héctor Fort from Barcelona.
- •Fort has 24 senior appearances, mostly last season.
- •Inter Milan and Everton are also potential suitors for Fort.
- •Barcelona's Ronald Arújo may limit the need for defensive signings.
- •Fort was once viewed as the future right back for Barcelona.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Everton and Liverpool interested in Barcelona’s Hector Fort
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Rumour Mongering: Liverpool Interested in Barcelona’s Héctor Fort
"David Moyes and Andoni Iraola are at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Goodison Park and Anfield with the Reds and Toffees. Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool have both registered interest in Barcelona...
"Liverpool have been linked with the young Barca right back—but so have Inter Milan, Fulham, Tottenham, and Everton.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:05 PMEverton and Liverpool interested in Barcelona’s Hector Fort
David Moyes and Andoni Iraola are at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Goodison Park and Anfield with the Reds and Toffees. Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool have both registered interest in Barcelona...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:43 PMRumour Mongering: Liverpool Interested in Barcelona’s Héctor Fort
Liverpool have been linked with the young Barca right back—but so have Inter Milan, Fulham, Tottenham, and Everton.
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