Barcelona tracking 24-year-old La Liga left-back, contact made with agents – Romano

While the defensive midfield position is seen as a priority for FC Barcelona in the summer window, there are other positions that will need strengthening.

One such area would be the left-back slot, where Barcelona are eager to find some competition for Alejandro Balde, whose performances have dipped this term.

Furthermore, Marcos Alonso is in the final six months of his contract and is widely expected to leave with a renewal unlikely.

As such, Barça may be on the lookout for a new left-back and have seemingly identified a potential target already.

Barcelona tracking Las Palmas’ Sergi Cardona

Indeed, as per the latest update from Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are closely tracking Las Palmas left-back Sergi Cardona, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

Cardona, 24, has been with Las Palmas since 2020 and has made over 100 senior appearances for the Canary Islanders.

The Spanish defender has been a regular in Garcia Pimienta’s side this season, featuring in 21 of Las Palmas’ 24 matches across all competitions (18 starts), even contributing with an assist.

Cardona’s contract with Las Palmas expires on June 30, 2024, which has alerted several clubs from Europe’s top five leagues, as per the report.

Alonso is expected to leave Barcelona in the summer. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona are already understood to have established contact with the defender’s agent in recent months, the update from Romano states.

However, several other teams have also spoken to Cardona’s representatives as he is seen as a great market opportunity in the summer.

With Barcelona on the lookout for a new left-back, they do have the option of putting Alex Valle into the first-team setup once he returns from his loan spell at Levante.

However, Cardona’s greater experience in the first division and his availability for free could make him a serious target for the La Liga champions.