Right-back is a position Barcelona are looking to tackle next summer. Jules Kounde has been the undisputed starter in recent years, although there are plans for him to eventually play as a central defender again. Since there is no obvious successor, because Hector Fort is not particularly counted on, there is a good chance that one will be brought in.
According to ED, one player Barcelona are considering is Rayo Vallecano's Andrei Ratiu. However, they would face strong interest in the Romanian international as Atletico Madrid and AS Roma are also among the clubs in the race.
Ratiu has a €25 million release clause in his Rayo contract, which does not expire until 2028. As such, it could be very difficult for Barcelona to win him away from Vallecas for a price that would be acceptable to them. As such, they could find themselves behind others in the race for his signature.