Barca 'eyeing' summer move for Atletico player – not Joao Felix

Barcelona are eyeing a summer move for Mario Hermoso, Gerard Romero reports.

According to the journalist, the Catalans consider the Atletico Madrid defender a potential addition to their squad for the upcoming season, who could provide depth in the centre-back position and cover for the left-back role when needed.

With his contract at Wanda Metropolitano set to expire in just four months, Hermoso would arrive at Barca on a free transfer. It's also speculated that Marcos Alonso, who will also become a free agent soon, may go in the opposite direction.

However, another pro-Barca insider, Matteo Moretto, later denied the rumour, raising a question: can we still trust Romero's reports? He's striving to remain relevant at all costs, it seems.

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