"Barcelona have made the signing of a new centre-back a top priority for the summer of 2026, with the club mostly looking at a left-footed player. The departure of Inigo Martinez has left a gaping hole in the squad which the Catalans intend to fill with a new signing next year, despite Gerard Martin emerging as a solution in recent weeks. Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund is a player that Barça admire and are interested in,"
"Indeed, according to Moi Llorens of ESPN, Barcelona are closely following Aston Villa and Spain defender Pau Torres as a possible target for next summer. The 28-year-old centre-back has been on the Catalans' radars for a while now, with the club exploring a deal for him before he ended up at Villa back in 2023 in a deal worth €40 million."
Barcelona plan to sign a new centre-back in summer 2026, prioritizing a left-footed defender after Inigo Martinez's departure. Gerard Martin has emerged as an internal option, but the club still seeks an external signing and admires Nico Schlotterbeck. Pau Torres of Aston Villa is a tracked target; Barcelona previously explored a move before his 2023 €40 million transfer to Villa. Torres is left-footed, comfortable carrying the ball from the back and strong in the air. Torres remains important for Unai Emery and is contracted until 2028, but he would consider a return to Spain if Barcelona present a serious offer. Any deal will depend on Aston Villa's valuation and Barcelona's financial fair play constraints.
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