According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is considering options for a central defender within the LaLiga market, and 32-year-old Spanish international Diego Llorente of Betis is one of the players being contemplated. The club's approach involves looking for experienced defenders who may have had less playing time than expected at their teams. Llorente has previously been linked with the club. He is currently injured and is not expected to be available until mid-January. The defender, who has 10 caps for Spain, joined Betis in July 2024 and has made 3 appearances in LaLiga this season. His contract is valid until June 2028, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €3.00m.