Barcelona weighing up between three midfielders for January transfer window, approved by Xavi

Ahead of Barcelona’s clash against Union Deportivo Barbastro in the Copa del Rey round of 32, Xavi was questioned about potential winter signings during his pre-game press conference.

“We have to make people see that at the moment we can’t bring in anyone else, it’s a reality. From here we will see. I insist, with Gavi’s injury, a reinforcement in midfield would be very good,” Xavi answered. 

We are in constant contact with Deco, Yuste and others. Roque is a signing for the future. But there could also be a bet for the present.”

Barcelona are not ready to give up on signing a midfielder in the winter transfer window, and will continue their pursuit now, according to SPORT.

The Catalans will use the sale of Barça Studios to fund this, and have found a Mexican and an Arab fund that are interested in taking over the shares Libero purchased, but eventually did not pay for.

There are three players Barcelona are considering that have met the conditions, and have received the approval of the sporting department.

The conditions

Barcelona have set a list of three players that meet the conditions, which are of a physical midfielder who can play as a pivot or interior, with international experience, who can be signed on loan at an affordable price with an option to buy in June.

The report has not revealed any names, but Xavi has been pushing for the move since Gavi’s ACL tear, and Pedris’ continuous injuries that have led to a massive lack of chemistry in the midfield.

Not to forget, Oriol Romeu’s form has been massively concerning. The Spaniard started the season rather well, but his performances have been declining rapidly since.

Girona’s Aleix Garcia is among the names that have come up for Barcelona, but it seems unlikely that they will be able to afford his €20 million release clause in the winter.