Barcelona are seriously considering adding a centre-back (CB) in this winter's transfer window, according to a report in Spanish newspaper Marca. The newspaper reported on the 29th that manager Hansi Flick and senior management have begun formulating a ``roadmap for this winter'' at the club's office. Flick pointed out that the defensive team's performance has not met expectations, and that the number of injuries in particular has been a tactical constraint, and he is positive about strengthening the central defenders.
Barcelona are currently worried about the injury situation of Andreas Christensen, following the departure of Eric Garcia, Jules Gunde, and Xavi Espar. The club say they need to assess whether they have enough strength to ensure the Dane survives the second half of the campaign, given his repeated injuries. Furthermore, in terms of economics, the possibility of reinforcements will be determined by the surplus capacity based on the Financial Fair Play Rules (FFP), so the departure of Alejandro Balde is also a point of interest. If Balde leaves the club this winter, Barcelona could have more room to sign a new player.
Barcelona had shown strength with nine consecutive wins in the opening La Liga season, but their recent losses to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have led to two consecutive defeats, highlighting their defensive weaknesses. As a result, all eyes are on what kind of moves they will make in this winter's transfer market. Flick has indicated that he will strengthen his central defender position as necessary, while carefully considering both sporting and economic aspects.
Going forward, Barcelona will consider specific candidates for the winter transfer period, and will proceed with reinforcements while balancing the club's financial situation and competitiveness. Fans and media will be watching closely to see what kind of players Flick will target and how much he will invest in them.