Barcelona is actively seeking a new central defender this summer, with Alessandro Bastoni of Inter being their primary target. However, financial constraints may hinder their ability to secure a deal with the Nerazzurri, prompting sporting director Deco to explore more affordable options.

One such option is Jon Martin, but Real Sociedad isn't the only Spanish club under consideration. According to MD, Barcelona has been presented with the opportunity to sign Natan from Real Betis.

• Natan joined Betis permanently last summer after a successful loan spell in the 2024-25 season.
• He has played impressively in 41 matches this season, attracting attention from the Premier League, although Betis rejected those offers.

Real Betis is open to selling Natan, but they have set a price of over €30 million for the Brazilian defender, who prefers a move to Catalonia over offers from England. Despite this, Barcelona currently views Natan as a secondary option, focusing primarily on finalizing the deal for Bastoni.

The situation surrounding Natan will be closely monitored this summer, especially with Valentin Gomez waiting in the wings as a potential replacement. Gomez, who has mainly played left-back for Betis, has prior experience in central defense, which could influence Betis's decision-making regarding Natan's future.