Story byBarcelona draw up elite three-man shortlist to transform their defence – reportBarca UniversalFri, December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC·2 min readAccording to a recent update from Fichajes, Barcelona have drawn up a shortlist of three centre-backs they are seriously considering for the summer of 2026. It is known that the current defensive structure needs a major upgrade. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, rather than adding another rotational option, the priority is to bring in a commanding presence who can organise the defence and raise the overall level. With that in mind, one name stands above the rest in terms of consensus across the sporting department. That name is Gleison Bremer. The Juventus defender has established himself as one of the most reliable centre-backs in European football, combining physical strength with excellent positional awareness. However, Juventus have no intention of letting him leave easily, and any deal would require a very high transfer fee. Given Barcelona’s economic reality, this option is admired but extremely difficult. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe other optionsBecause of that, the club are also studying more strategic alternatives. One of them is Piero Hincapie, a player who ticks several important boxes. Piero Hincapie is on Barcelona’s radar.
