Whereas there are unlikely to be any signings in January at FC Barcelona, the sporting administration, headed by Deco, is engaged on figuring out targets to bolster the squad for the summer time of 2025.
As has already been reported, a brand new left-winger and the 2 full-back positions would be the areas of focus for the Catalans subsequent 12 months.
Targets for all three positions are being sorted, with the likes of Nico Williams, Rafael Leao and Luis Diaz rising as choices for the left wing whereas Tyrick Mitchell and Alvaro Carreras are on the agenda for the left-back slot.
Andrei Ratiu on Barcelona’s radar
Now, Estadio Deportivo stories that Barcelona have set their sights on Rayo Vallecano star Andrei Ratiu as an choice for the right-back place.
The Blaugrana have Jules Kounde and Hector Fort as choices on the proper facet of the defence however the latter has had some bodily points this season leaving Hansi Flick quick on choices.
As such, Barcelona view Ratiu as a possible goal so as to add higher depth within the right-back place.
Andrei Ratiu (L) is a person in demand. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
On condition that the Romanian ace has a launch clause of solely €25 million in his contract with Rayo, he’s seen as an reasonably priced choice.
Competitors aplenty
Nevertheless, if Barcelona wish to signal Ratiu, they may face stiff competitors from La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, whose supervisor Diego Simeone is an enormous admirer of the right-back.
In the meantime, from Italy, AS Roma have additionally proven a robust curiosity in Ratiu, who might make a play for his signing as early because the January switch window.
It should not be forgotten that Villarreal occur to personal 50% of the defender’s rights and will re-sign him for a cut price charge, with the Yellow Submarine carefully watching his scenario.
So, if Barcelona do resolve to make a transfer for Ratiu, the highway is not going to be simple because the Romanian has loads of suitors.