As the final days of the summer transfer window approach, FC Barcelona finds itself navigating a tightrope between financial constraints and late market opportunities. While the club’s overriding priority remains the registration of unregistered players to make them available for first-team action, new transfer options continue to emerge — including a surprising offer involving Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard.
According to SPORT, Pavard has been presented to Barça through his agent, Pini Zahavi, a key figure in the Catalan club’s transfer dealings and the representative of Robert Lewandowski. Zahavi, who maintains strong ties with club president Joan Laporta, reportedly mentioned the Frenchman during recent discussions with Barcelona officials.
The 29-year-old defender is reportedly available for transfer, as Inter Milan seeks to ease their wage bill. Despite receiving lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Pavard has made it clear he wishes to continue competing in Europe at the highest level.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is familiar with Pavard from their shared time at Bayern Munich, where the French international played a vital role across the backline. Known for his versatility, Pavard is comfortable both as a centre-back and right-back, and his experience at club and international level would be a valuable asset to any squad.
Nevertheless, the likelihood of Pavard joining Barça this summer appears slim. The Catalan giants are still struggling with financial fair play regulations, and their immediate focus remains on registering players already in the squad. Following the departure of Iñigo Martínez and injuries to other defenders, the need for reinforcements at the back is clear. But the room to manoeuvre is minimal.
Sources close to the club suggest that Barcelona may instead explore signing a younger, more affordable defender, potentially one eligible to be registered with the reserve team, allowing for greater financial flexibility. These lower-cost alternatives are considered more realistic in the current climate.
While Pavard’s availability and ties to Flick propose an interesting one, it’s unlikely the club will take concrete steps toward his signing without resolving their internal registration issues first.
With just days remaining in the window, Barcelona’s primary objective is clear: securing the availability of current squad members. Any late signings, whether Pavard or a younger prospect, will depend on what room, if any, is left after those priorities are addressed.
