

Barcelona defender Héctor Fort is edging closer to a move to La Liga rivals Elche, according to club insider Gerard Romero.
The 19-year-old full-back has been at the centre of transfer speculation for weeks, with his stock falling under new coach Hansi Flick. Fort’s absence from the squad for Sunday’s clash with Rayo Vallecano only fuelled talk of an imminent departure. Once seen as a promising academy graduate, the youngster has struggled for opportunities in recent months, prompting links with several clubs. Now, with the transfer deadline looming, Elche appear ready to give him a fresh start. If completed, the deal would mark the end of Fort’s stint at Camp Nou and a chance to reignite his career with regular playing time in Spain’s top flight.