Barcelona prioritising specific defensive profile and shortlist target as deadline day nears

Barcelona is focusing on a specific defensive profile as the transfer deadline day approaches, according to recent reports. The club's priority is to sign a left-footed centre-back, who will partner with Cubarsi. While the name of the player remains undisclosed, sources reveal that Barcelona is targeting a young player who is highly regarded by the club's sporting department.

This new centre-back should possess excellent distribution, build-up abilities, and the capability to launch long balls and break lines with his passes. The club's stance on experience has shifted, as they are now prioritizing a young talent with great potential, which can be molded and developed according to the manager's preferences.

Alvaro Cortes' departure has played a significant role in this shift, creating space within the squad and opening the door for a young centre-back signing. Given their success in acquiring young talent in the past, Barcelona's administrators, Deco and Joao Amaral, are optimistic about their ability to secure the desired player during the final days of the transfer window.