Barcelona open to signing a brand new midfielder on mortgage in January – report

For the longest time, it was nearly taken as a right that Barcelona would go for a pacifist method within the upcoming January switch window.

In gentle of the membership’s financial scenario, they weren’t anticipated to make any strikes out there and solely deal with renewals and registrations.

Nevertheless, the tables might flip quickly, as Barcelona are on the verge of activating an financial lever that might herald an influx of greater than €100 million.

This won’t solely permit Barcelona to register their summer time signings but additionally assist them return to the 1:1 rule.

January signing might be a chance

Within the wake of Barcelona’s potential new lever, Diario SPORT studies that there’s now a distant chance the membership may signal a participant on mortgage in January.

Flick needs reinforcements within the midfield place. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)

Barcelona are nonetheless not trying to pen any everlasting offers in January, however they might contemplate a mortgage transfer, with Hansi Flick particularly asking for reinforcements within the midfield unit.

Though Marc Casado has grow to be an undisputed first-team common within the holding function, Flick believes there isn’t a one else to interchange the Spaniard.

Retaining that in thoughts, the German tactician needs somewhat extra depth within the holding midfield function and that’s the place the January switch window may come into play.

That being mentioned, discovering a viable holding midfielder keen to affix Barcelona in January on a mortgage deal might be a tough ask.

Loads will relaxation on the shoulders of Deco, who can be tasked with discovering the best possibility for Barcelona out there.