Barcelona running out of time as suitors grow for right-back target Ivan Fresneda

Barcelona have been actively working on signing a right-back this summer, with Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda among the shortlisted targets.

Although Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo is the most favoured option, Barca’s new sporting director Deco is said to be an admirer of Fresneda and is looking to facilitate his transfer as one of his first tasks.

However, the Catalan giants need to act quickly or else they are at risk of missing out on the young Spaniard.

According to a new report from Diario Sport, offers are piling up for Fresneda, with clubs from the Premier League and Portuguese giants Sporting CP in contention for his signing.

Fresneda wants Barca as his priority, but he doesn’t want to linger around and is reportedly ready to look elsewhere should the Catalan giants delay their pursuit.

Similarly, Valladolid are working to sort out the sale of the 18-year-old sooner, so they can sign a replacement for him.

Talks have been slowed down since Barca saw an offer worth €8 million plus €5m in bonuses turned down by Valladolid.

Fresneda was one of the standout youngsters in La Liga last season and among the best players in his position.

The Blaugrana consider the Spanish youngster a vital prospect for the club’s future, and they are willing to invest in him irrespective of Cancelo’s arrival.

Fresneda is also open to the idea of being loaned out after moving to Barca.

The Catalan giants have put forward a loan proposal with a purchase option worth €30m for the signing of Cancelo.

The Portuguese full-back is keen on joining the La Liga champions, and his agent Jorge Mendes is helping to achieve a deal with Man City.

The Portuguese super agent is also working towards brokering a deal for another client Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid to Barca.