Fulham<\/a> have now entered contention to sign FC Barcelona defender Hector Fort, but Everton are leading the race for his signature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With Timothy Castagne’s contract set to expire at the end of next season, the Cottagers have set out to sign a new right-back, and Fort has emerged as a target, after picking up two goals and two assists in 14 La Liga matches on loan at Elche last season.<\/p>\n Hector Fort’s La Liga statistics in 2025-26<\/p>\n Just 20-years-old, the youngster is yet to establish himself as Barcelona’s starting right-back, but he has made 30 appearances for the Spanish side, which is an encouraging sign. Xavi<\/a>, who was recently named as manager of the Netherlands, has also spoken very highly of the starlet.<\/p>\n \u201cHector Fort was exceptional, like (Pau) Cubarsi and Lamine (Yamal). He’s a total guarantee, he sees the pass well, doesn\u2019t lose the ball, positions himself well, he is a footballer of the present.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n Everton are also searching for a new right-back, following Seamus Coleman’s departure, and David Moyes’ side are leading<\/a> the race for the Barca defender’s signature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to a report from Sport, Fulham have now entered the race to sign Fort<\/a>, who is now expected to leave Barcelona this summer, after impressing on loan at Elche.<\/p>\n Liverpool are also keen on signing the full-back, so the Cottagers may have to fend off interest from some top clubs if they are going to get a deal over the line.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fulham made a major splash in the transfer market by signing Shea Charles<\/a> from Southampton earlier this week, in a deal worth around \u00a330m, and the midfielder explained Alvaro Arbeloa’s vision played a role in selling him a move to Craven Cottage.<\/p>\n Charles said: \u201cI\u2019m buzzing to finally get it over the line. The club has got a really good foundation, from the bottom to the top really. It\u2019s a great club, with a really good vision \u2013 the manager explained that to me. To be here is a massive privilege.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n Fulham enter contention to sign Hector Fort<\/strong>
\n <\/h2>\n\n What Shea Charles said about Alvaro Arbeloa after signing for Fulham<\/strong>
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\n <\/picture>REUTERS\/Clodagh Kilcoyne<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n