Recent reports from Football Insider indicate that Barcelona are currently leading the pack to sign Marcos Senesi. Pete O’Rourke mentions that the Spanish side want to grab the Bournemouth defender on a free transfer. The Argentine centre-back will likely leave the Vitality Stadium when his contract runs out this June. This makes him a top target for many teams in the upcoming summer market.
Barcelona lead the race for Marcos Senesi
Several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa, are still very interested in him. However, the chance to play at the Nou Camp is a huge draw for the player. Barcelona see the twenty-eight-year-old as a great fit. He has plenty of top-flight experience and won’t cost a penny in transfer fees. This works out perfectly for the club’s tight budget.
The Spanish giant are looking to strengthen their defence. The club believe Senesi fits exactly what it needs for squad depth and tactics. Even with a lot of interest from English clubs, the player reportedly can’t turn down the chance to wear the Blaugrana shirt. He sees it as a massive move at this point in his career. The report suggests Barcelona just need to offer a contract that matches what he’s looking for personally and professionally to finalise the deal.
Impact on Everton’s defensive strategy
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Marcos Senesi of AFC Bournemouth and Taty Castellanos of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at London Stadium on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
The race for the Argentina international highlights the tough spot Everton are in. The club are trying to rebuild their team while sticking to a strict budget. The Toffees need to find smart ways to replace their older players. Losing a solid Premier League defender like Senesi to a massive club like Barcelona makes that job much harder.
Everton are sitting in the middle of the table right now. The team really need a left-footed centre-back to provide balance. However, the club simply cannot compete with the history and prestige of a new-look Nou Camp. This situation leaves the Hill Dickinson bosses looking for younger, unproven players in smaller European leagues. They can no longer focus on established free agents.
The club hope it can convince a South American talent to come to Merseyside by offering a guaranteed starting spot. Still, the pull of La Liga usually wins out in these battles. Now, the recruitment team has to change plans fast. They cannot afford to start next season with a big gap in the defence. For the Blues, success now means finding a hidden talent before the world’s biggest clubs find them first.