Elche CF is facing the 2026-27 season without Héctor Fort, who is leaving Barcelona after 30 games with the first team. The club is looking for a new fullback to replace the Spanish player, who went on loan to Elche CF last season and did not enjoy regular minutes. The coach Hansi Flick left him out of his plans and the club decided to part ways with the player this summer. Therefore, Fort is not training with the rest of the group, but working separately with Barça players who are also leaving. The U20 international has accepted that he has to leave and will not be short of options. Everton, Liverpool and Fulham have shown interest in the player and, among them, the Toffees could present the most attractive offer. The newspaper does not give any additional explanation on why David Moyes' side are the first to present an offer. The Blaugrana are looking to sell and secure a high sell-on percentage. The club is in 18th position in the League with 32 points, 7 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses in 31 games, with a balance of WLWLL in the last games. The team has scored 39 goals and received 47 in the season. The team is 47 points behind the leaders Barcelona. Grady Diangana is currently injured.