Overview

• Barcelona executives have approved Fort’s departure to meet La Liga registration and salary-cap requirements.
• Aston Villa is progressing negotiations for a permanent transfer valued at €13–15 million.
• Other interested clubs include Paris FC, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, which have proposed loan or permanent deals.
• Fort emerged from Barcelona’s La Masia academy and has represented Spain at Under-17 and Under-19 levels.
• Club executives insist that any agreement must balance financial relief with assurances of regular playing time for Fort.