Barcelona is considering looking to the LaLiga market for a defender, and 28-year-old Rayo Vallecano player Luiz Felipe was previously connected with the club. The Italo-Brazilian, who has one cap for Italy, has not secured consistent playing time because of injuries. He has made only six LaLiga appearances in the 2025/2026 season since joining the club in July 2025. His contract expires on June 30, 2026, and he has a current market value of €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.