According to 'as', Athletic Bilbao will not let central defender Aymeric Laporte leave for less than the contractually stipulated release clause of 80 million euros. FC Barcelona have reportedly shown recent interest in the player. Barça sporting director Deco has now made an inquiry with the defender, and a two-year contract has been offered to the international.

According to AS, Barcelona's sporting director Deco approached and inquired about Aymeric Laporte's situation during the World Cup. Deco watched a minimum of one of Laporte's games live, beginning with the round of 16 match in Dallas. Athletic's management responded by setting the defender's starting price at 80 million euros.

Aymeric Laporte made himself available to Barcelona, but coach Hansi Flick stated that he does not require the Spanish international because he is satisfied with his defense.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Aymeric Laporte proposed a move to Barça during the final stage of the World Cup. However, Laporte is not part of the plans of Barça's sporting department for the 2026-27 season. The club has received information that the player's contract with Athletic does not contain a release clause and that he is contracted to the club for two additional seasons, which would require a negotiation. There is an unwillingness to face more complications following the experiences with the ‘Nico Williams case’ during the summers of 2024 and 2025, and this situation is hindering any attempt by Barça to sign Laporte.

Athletic Bilbao has so far rejected advances from Barcelona to sign Aymeric Laporte. According to Sport, sources within the Basque club claim that the release clause in Laporte's contract is much higher than what has been reported in the media. The amount reported in the media is between 12 and 15 million, but according to the Basque club, it is almost double, between 25 and 30 million. Sport also revealed that Barcelona's moves for Laporte have irritated Athletic Bilbao. The club warns that anyone who wants Laporte must pay the full release clause, which is valid until 2028.

A potential signing of Aymeric Laporte would be very complicated for Barcelona, as relations with Athletic Club are not good following events concerning Nico Williams over two consecutive summers. It has been published that Laporte has a release clause of about 12 million euros, but sources from Athletic Club describe this information as false.

Athletic Club coach Edin Terzic has minimized speculation surrounding his central defender, Aymeric Laporte, amid rumours of interest from FC Barcelone. Terzic made a parallel with previous transfer sagas from recent seasons.

Esport3 reported that Aymeric Laporte is interested in a transfer to FC Barcelone. According to the report, the player's entourage informed FC Barcelone president Joan Laporta of this interest during the World Cup, and FC Barcelone would not need to negotiate with Athletic for the transfer.

Barcelona has made contact with the representatives of Aymeric Laporte. According to Goal, Laporte is viewed as a quality and financially accessible solution for the defense of the Catalan team.

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona wants to acquire Aymeric Laporte. The club was impressed by the defender during the World Cup and is considering paying his release clause, which is under fifteen million euros. Deco, the club's sporting director, attended Spain's World Cup matches and had talks with Laporte's entourage that were described as very preliminary. They agreed to speak again after the tournament. FC Barcelona considers Laporte a potential reinforcement who has experience, leadership, and ball skills. The player's World Cup performances have increased the club's interest, and the club plans to contact his entourage in the coming days or hours to learn about his future plans. FC Barcelona intends to be cautious in its approach.

FC Barcelona is particularly interested in Aymeric Laporte, as the club views him as having a profile similar to Íñigo Martínez, being experienced, a leader, left-footed, and someone who would adapt to life in Barcelona without difficulty. Laporte would also cost much less than the 50 million euros Tottenham would demand for Cristian Romero. The player is under contract until 2028 and has a release clause of 15 million euros. However, Mikel González, the sporting director of Athletic Bilbao, stated that they had not received any contact or any offer from the board of FC Barcelona regarding the signing of Aymeric Laporte. He added that at the moment there were no negotiations between the two clubs and that everything circulating in various media was only rumors. González also stated that Aymeric Laporte would continue with them and would not leave during the summer transfer window, as they consider him a key player for the team.

According to Sport, FC Barcelona has an interest in Aymeric Laporte. The decision-makers at Barcelona are currently following Laporte in La Liga. Should the Spanish champion opt to acquire a central defender this summer, Aymeric Laporte would be the player they select.

According to journalist Víctor Navarro on Cadena Cope, Aymeric Laporte was offered to FC Barcelona a few days ago. Laporte is a 32-year-old central defender for Athletic Club with a contract until 2028. However, Athletic Club would not facilitate any potential transfer as the relationship with FC Barcelona is not good.