Arbeloa targets Barcelona gem for Fulham

The list of clubs interested in signing Hector Fort, either on loan or permanently, continues to grow as the transfer window nears its end, amid increasing indications that the young full-back could leave Barcelona in search of more playing time . Barring a surprise from German coach Hansi Flick, Fort is considered one of the leading candidates to leave the Catalan club this summer, especially given his need for regular minutes to continue his development . Fort spent last season on loan at Elche, where he successfully regained his form after recovering from a serious injury, before delivering strong performances towards the end of the season . According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Everton remains keen on signing Fort, but a new name has entered the race for the Barcelona talent: Alvaro Arbeloa, the Fulham manager . Arbeloa is working on a complete overhaul of the English club's squad, with a clear focus on acquiring young talent from Spanish football. Fulham had announced the signings of Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios in recent days . The Spanish manager is keen to continue strengthening his squad with young talent from La Liga, and has identified Fort as one of the options to bolster the right-back position . According to reports, Arbeloa has asked Fulham's management to inquire about the financial terms of a potential deal for Fort, with a view to assessing the possibility of signing him during the current transfer window . Current indications suggest that Fort's departure from Barcelona is now highly likely, with estimates suggesting the Catalan club might agree to sell him for a fee close to €10 million.