According to Sky Germany, Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring Barcelona right-back Hector Fort as they assess their options in the position.
The Bundesliga club have already examined the details of a potential deal for the 20-year-old defender, who remains under contract with Barcelona until 2029.
Fort is understood to fit Dortmund’s requirements for the role. The club now have a vacancy at right-back following the departure of Yan Couto on loan, with that agreement including a €22m buy-out clause.
Dortmund’s interest in Fort is therefore linked to the need to address that position after Couto’s temporary move. Sky Germany reports that the club are aware of the circumstances surrounding a possible transfer and are monitoring the Barcelona player closely.
Fort’s long-term contract means Barcelona retain him until 2029, while his age and position match the profile Dortmund are considering. However, the report does not state that an agreement has been reached between the clubs or that a formal offer has been made.
For now, the situation is one of close observation by Dortmund. The German club have identified Fort as a player who meets their transfer requirements, while the vacancy created at right-back has increased the importance of that position in their planning.
Couto’s loan departure included a €22m buy-out clause, leaving Dortmund with a change to make in the squad. Fort is now one of the defenders being monitored as they consider how to fill the gap.
The 20-year-old’s contract at Barcelona runs through 2029, meaning any potential move would involve a player tied to the Catalan club for several more seasons. Sky Germany’s report provides no further information about the possible fee or the stage of any talks.
Dortmund have, however, already understood the details of the potential deal. That indicates the club have gathered the relevant information on Fort’s situation, even though the report does not confirm that negotiations are under way.
The immediate focus remains on Dortmund’s search for a right-back after Couto left on loan. Fort’s suitability to the club’s stated transfer requirements has placed him on their radar, with Barcelona’s defender now being watched as the Bundesliga side review their options.
No decision has been reported, and Fort remains contracted to Barcelona until 2029. For the moment, Dortmund are monitoring the defender rather than completing a deal, according to Sky Germany.
