Barcelona aiming to sign three players on loan in January including Man City ace

As the winter transfer window nears, the rumors of potential arrivals start to amplify again. Moreover, the arrival of a new manager has brought with it the prospect of new faces at the club.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are looking to make three signings in January. Amongst them, Raheem Sterling is rising in prominence as a primary target to reinforce the attack.

Xavi Hernandez is looking for wingers to provide more versatility to the forward line. Several options have been explored, including Riyad Mahrez and Dani Olmo. However, the Englishman seems to have raced ahead as the main focus now.

Two seasons ago, Sterling was an indispensable part of Pep Guardiola’s setup at Manchester. The same cannot be said now. In the last 24 months, the forward has it difficult to find continuity.

Given the intense competition for a starting spot at Etihad, Sterling has had to work very hard to prove the benefits he brings to the table over others. His gradually increasing role on the bench has made him unhappy in England. That said, the player came out to publicly announce his desire to try a new league last month.

Considering Barcelona’s dire need for a winger, it seems to be a match made in heaven. Coming from Guardiola’s team, Sterling will theoretically have it easy to adapt to the model Xavi Hernandez proposes.

A signing in the attack seems inevitable for Barcelona in the January window. It remains to be seen which position is given importance for the other two slots proposed. That said, reinforcements in defense and a physical midfielder seem increasingly likely as well.