Barcelona target new full-back next summer amid late attempt to hijack Alphonso Davies' long-mooted move to Real Madrid

According to Sport, Barca want to buy a left-back who can compete with first-choice option Alejandro Balde for next season. In addition to Bayern Munich's Davies, the Catalan outfit are also looking at Wolves loanee Hugo Bueno and Benfica's Alvaro Carreras.

The report adds that the Blaugrana have been in contact with the agent of Bayern ace Davies but the expectation is that the Canada international will sign for Madrid on a free transfer from the German giants in 2025. The 24-year-old is out of contract next summer and has shown no sign of extending his stay with the Bundesliga team.

At Barcelona, Gerard Martin is a back-up option to Balde at left-back but so far, the 21-year-old is showing no signs of a drop in form and, therefore, losing his place in Hansi Flick's team - who sit top of La Liga.

Aside from this transfer speculation, Balde's Barcelona side return to La Liga action on November 23 when they travel to Celta Vigo following the resumption of the latest international break.