Barcelona have been greeted with nice information on Wednesday morning as a number of dependable sources reported that key defender Ronald Araujo had modified his thoughts and determined to remain on the membership after in search of an exit this month.
Juventus have been desirous to signal him and have been ready to go all out for the 25-year-old however Barça held agency in opposition to their gives and sporting director Deco managed to persuade him to remain put, with a contract renewal additionally on the horizon.
Doorways open for Andreas Christensen or Eric Garcia
Following the U-turn in Araujo’s future, SPORT reviews that Barcelona are contemplating the potential for permitting certainly one of their central defenders to depart through the winter switch window if a major provide advantages all events concerned.
After firmly rejecting Juventus’ curiosity in Araujo, the Blaugrana might now be open to listening to proposals for Andreas Christensen or Eric Garcia.
This potential transfer would assist handle the squad’s surplus of defenders and create room within the wage finances for reinforcements within the offensive line.
Christensen might be sacrificed. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photographs)
Barcelona have a well-stocked defensive roster, with Araujo, Christensen, Garcia, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez. With restricted taking part in time for some defenders, Barcelona might seize this chance to regulate the squad steadiness.
Garcia has attracted sturdy curiosity from Girona, whereas Christensen is a sought-after determine within the Premier League regardless of not too long ago recovering from a four-month damage. Whereas coach Flick values each gamers, the membership is ready to discover the marketplace for the best deal.
Barcelona’s improved wage cap scenario, following the return to the 1:1 monetary rule, gives extra flexibility in reshaping the squad. The sale of a defender would supply monetary leeway, doubtlessly enabling the acquisition of an offensive participant.
Flick has expressed curiosity in a ahead able to taking part in on the wing and contributing objectives. Among the many choices being explored is Marcus Rashford, though any deal would require the membership to avoid wasting or earn not less than €6.5 million.
Whereas defensive departures are into account, Barcelona’s administration can be analyzing alternatives in midfield and assault.
Frenkie de Jong has been speculated as a possible outgoing participant, however the Dutch midfielder has made it clear he has no intention of leaving. Forwards, equivalent to Ansu Fati, may be offloaded.