Barcelona believe they have a squad to compete for trophies for the next two seasons

With a little more than a week left before the January transfer window opens its doors, Barcelona are among the clubs expected to become active, as they look to reinforce their ranks for the second half of the campaign.

However, according to a report from Cadena SER, Barcelona have no plans to bring any new players in January. The club are aware of their economic situation and struggles with Financial Fair Play regulations that have crippled their powers in the market.

Only a series of departures, coupled with external economic boosts, such as a new sponsorship deal, can help Barcelona sign new players in January.

But it appears the club strongly believe they have a squad that can compete for both in domestic and European competitions for at least the next two seasons. As such, the Blaugrana are not expected to do much activity in the market next month.

Barça’s plans to stay put in the market also apply for the summer of 2023, where they are expected to do minimal activity. Only the departure of Sergio Busquets could create a gaping hole in the club’s midfield unit – one that needs to be filled.

Busquets’ relatively high wages mean Barcelona could open a chunk of their salary space, thus enabling them to sign a new player in the summer. But apart from the veteran’s direct replacement in midfield, Barcelona will not sign too many players in the market.

Instead of going all out in the market, the Catalans are expected to focus on successfully registering the new contract extensions of Ronald Araujo and Gavi.

They are also expected to come up with new deals for Alejandro Balde and Inaki Pena, while a renewal for Ousmane Dembele is also in the pipeline.