Barcelona unlikely to sign defender that Hansi Flick likes

Barcelona have plans to address multiple positions in Hansi Flick’s squad during the upcoming summer transfer window. A new central defender and striker are wanted, while the situation with loanees Joao Cancelo and Marcus Rashford will also need to be addressed.

Rashford has many chances to stay, but given that Cancelo has barely been used by Flick in spite of Barcelona’s full-back struggles, it would suggest that he will not remain in Catalonia on a permanent basis. When he returns to Al-Hilal, a replacement could be sought, and one target has been linked is Julian Ryerson.

Flick is a big fan of the Norway international, but according to Bild (via Sport), there is little chance that Borussia Dortmund consider selling him in the summer.

Dortmund value Ryerson for his commitment to the club, as well as his versatility. Like with Cancelo, he is comfortable at both full-back positions, and this is a reason why Flick would like to add him to his Barcelona squad for the 2026-27 season and beyond.