Hector Fort has been informed he can leave Barcelona this summer, and the club prefers a permanent transfer. According to TEAMtalk, Everton and Fulham are among the clubs interested in a permanent deal for the 20-year-old Spanish defender, who spent last season on loan at Elche. Inter Milan are also interested in Fort, and Racing Santander have approached for a loan. Liverpool are noted as having a long-term admiration for the player; however, having just agreed to a loan deal for Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, it is uncertain if they will pursue another defender from the same club. Fort, who has one cap for Spain's U20 team, has a contract with Barcelona until June 2029. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €12.00m. Reports from February 2025 mentioned an €8 million offer from Como. In August 2025, it was reported that Aston Villa was willing to pay up to €15 million for the defender.