Chelsea moved for the starlet from Barcelona before he burst onto the scene this season

Barcelona have been more than grateful for the wave of talent coming through their ranks this season and in recent years, with La Masia supporting the first-team squad in the absence of funds to invest in it. Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Pau CubarsiHector Fort and Marc Guiu have all shown quality this year when called upon, followed by the likes of Gavi and Alejandro Balde.

According to MD, Barcelona are making good progress regarding the contracts of Cubarsi, Fort and Guiu. It was reported in the past that Manchester City were interested in Cubarsi last summer, but the Catalan newspaper also notes that Chelsea made an attempt to sign him before extending his deal. They can return this summer, with Cubarsi's release clause set at 10 million euros and his contract in 2026.

However, the Blaugrana are already on the move, looking to secure a deal that will see his salary and release clause rise until 2025, when he turns 18, and they can sign a long-term deal. Fort's deal is up for just over 15 months, but talks are ongoing to secure a new deal for both him and Guiu.

Barca Atletic captain Marc Casado is a slightly different case. The 20-year-old has been rarely used by Xavi Hernandez despite injuries in his position, and the club have not yet decided to renew his deal for an extra year – they have a unilateral option to do so.

The emergence of Fort and Cubarsi allows Barcelona to breathe a little easier in the transfer market this summer, knowing that they have talented players on the way in their positions, perhaps giving the Blaugrana license to make a major sale to the back in order. to balance their books. If they get their eye on the ball, no doubt Chelsea and many more clubs will pounce.