Finally, with Christmas break upon us, Barcelona can relax. The Catalan giants will be using the impending break to rejuvenate themselves after playing back-to-back games on two separate continents just now.
But given Barça’s unsatisfactory play in the first half of the season, the break also necessitates some introspection.
With the team currently trailing Real Madrid and Girona in La Liga, it is obvious that the squad has shortcomings that need to be addressed.
Additionally, the lack of a natural defensive midfielder other than Oriol Romeu and the midfield injuries have been a major factor.
President Joan Laporta stated that the team will be strengthening the midfield position this winter in an effort to find a temporary stopgap after Gavi’s ACL injury sidelined him for the entire season.
Barcelona following through on the plan
Barcelona’s current plan is to sign a midfield player during the January transfer window, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Even though Vitor Roque’s early registration was made possible by Gavi’s injury, Barcelona still intends to bolster the midfield unit with a fresh face if financial fair play rules can be easily met.
Because of this, a wide range of midfielders, from advanced interiors to pivot midfielders, have recently been connected to the Catalan giants.
But, Barcelona’s options are limited because few top teams are willing to let their players walk away at this point in the season.
Moreover, considering their financial struggles, the Blaugranes are likewise unable to spend excessively.
Players Barcelona may want to consider
According to earlier rumors, Barcelona is searching for a new “Edgar Davids” to temporarily bolster their team.
Laporta restated the goal of bringing in a player on a short-term loan who can make an impact, equating what Barça achieved with Edgar Davids.
According to reports, Barça is reportedly targeting Renato Sanches, Kalvin Phillips, Andrey Santos, Thomas Partey, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Yann M’Vila, and Grzegorz Krychowiak.
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