According to Sport, Barcelona's sporting director Deco met with Portuguese agents Carlos Gonçalves and Antonio Casanova of the Pro Eleven agency during a recent Champions League match in Barcelona. The name of Gonçalo Oliveira, a 19-year-old left-footed central defender for Benfica, was central to the conversation. The meeting is considered purely exploratory and no concrete negotiations are underway. Barcelona does not currently have an urgent need to reinforce the defensive department but is following its strategy of monitoring young talents closely and analyzing their development before making a move.

FC Barcelona has shown interest in Gonçalo Oliveira, a 19-year-old, left-footed central defender from Benfica who is considered one of the club's biggest prospects. According to Sport, the Spanish club has made inquiries to understand the situation of the young player, who has a contract with Benfica until June 2029 and regularly trains with the first team. The publication states that Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, met with agents Carlos Gonçalves and António Casanova from ProEleven to discuss Oliveira. The newspaper also reported that the meeting was brief and not decisive for any market movements. There are currently no open negotiations or an immediate intention to sign the defender, as Barcelona does not have an urgent need to strengthen the position.