Barcelona might look to sign 22-year-old Brazilian international Yan Couto from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Yan Couto is the subject of interest from FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are combing the market for a right-back heading into the summer transfer window. So, the Borussia Dortmund full-back has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.

Yan Couto has struggled to make his mark since joining Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City. The Bundesliga giants initially signed the Curitiba-born full-back on a season-long loan deal last summer, and he will seal a permanent deal worth €25 million after the 2024/25 season ends.

However, the 22-year-old, who rose in prominence during his spell with Girona, has struggled for regular action in the 2024/25 campaign. Couto has not even completed 1,000 minutes of game time across 26 appearances in all competitions while chipping in with one assist.

However, Couto’s stock in the market remains high, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Barcelona will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window, with Deco keen on adding a new right-back to the first-team squad before the 2025/26 season kicks off.

Yan Couto has been on Barcelona’s radar for a long time, and the Blaugrana attempted to secure his services last summer before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest is understandable, considering Jules Kounde is the only right-back in the first-team squad. In addition, despite being a revelation, the French international is primarily a centre-back.