#right-back

#right-back

Casado's inclusion in an unfamiliar role was a calculated experiment by Hansi Flick. And by the final whistle, the numbers backed up the decision. Against Guadalajara, Casado recorded five recoveries, won four duels and completed 69 of his 71 passes. Beyond the raw data, he spent significant time in the opposition half, showing confidence on the ball and a clear attacking intent from a defensive position.

The Blaugrana are understood to be in the market for a reliable and cost-effective right-back as backup for Jules Kounde for next season. In fact, as per the report, Barcelona have already held opening talks with Ryerson's camp, with the right-back understood to be open to a summer transfer. Nothing is concrete or advanced at this point, though, but there appears to be interest from both parties to make the move happen.

Porro's link to Manchester City dates back to 2019, when the club signed him from Girona for a reported 11 million. Despite his potential, the Spanish full-back never made a senior appearance for City, spending loan spells at Real Valladolid and Sporting CP before making a permanent move to Lisbon. Man City are interested in signing Pedro Porro It was there that Porro truly developed into one of Europe's most dynamic attacking right-backs, eventually earning a 39 million transfer to Tottenham in 2023. Now, just three years later, City's recruitment team are said to be keeping tabs on his progress, admiring how his game has evolved since leaving the Etihad.

So far, the move appears to be working out quite well for Fort, who has emerged as a key performer for Elche this season. According to SPORT, Barcelona are quite impressed by the performances of Fort, who is flourishing under the leadership of Eder Sarabia. The youngster has already racked up nine competitive appearances for the club and most recently impressed against Real Madrid.

Manchester City have a strong interest in Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, but could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature. Newcastle don't want to sell Livramento, but clubs are expected to test the Magpies' resolve, either in January or next summer, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing. To get stories like this first, and with no ads, subscribe here.

The 28-year-old full-back will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he is yet to renew his deal with the Italian outfit. He will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. He will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs in January. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have approached the player regarding a potential move.

Tony Popovic has declared teenage Manchester United sensation James Overy a chance to make the Socceroos' World Cup squad next year, even though he is yet to play a competitive senior match. The highly-touted full-back only turned 18 on Sunday but is now training regularly with the Premier League club's first team. Popovic selected Overy for this week's friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia as the Socceroos continue to prepare for next year's World Cup in North America.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has singled out Conor Bradley for praise for the way he kept Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior quiet in last night's big game in the Champions League. The young right-back has become more of a key player for Liverpool this season after the summer departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, and with Jeremie Frimpong struggling for both fitness and form since he joined from Bayer Leverkusen.

Dumfries to the Premier League? According to a report via Fichajes, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea could consider signing him in the coming months. The 29-year-old could prove to be a useful acquisition for all three clubs. He can operate as a right back as well as a wing back. He could help them improve at both ends of the pitch.

Image source, Getty Images Bromley have signed defender Lakyle Samuel on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign. The 19-year-old has been part of the Premier League club's academy since the age of eight and he has played eight matches for their under-21 side in the EFL Trophy over recent seasons. Samuel was also part of the side that won the under-18s Premier League title in 2023.