Barcelona in contact with veteran right-back over a potential transfer in January

Reinforcing the right-back department is expected to be one of Barcelona’s priorities in the upcoming January transfer window, especially with Hector Bellerin struggling to make a mark at Camp Nou.

Since joining the club on deadline day, the former Arsenal starlet has suffered from injuries and has failed to appease head coach Xavi. It has compelled Barcelona to look for alternatives, with Thomas Meunier emerging as one of the options.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have maintained contact with Meunier and his agents and are contemplating a January move for the Borussia Dortmund star.

Meunier was linked with a move to Barça even in the summer transfer window and in last January as well. But the move did not materialise, with Dortmund not allowing the defender to leave the club. This was confirmed by the player himself, who had harboured hopes of joining Barcelona.

However, with the January transfer window just around the corner, Meunier’s dream of playing for the Catalans could yet be achieved.

He is, after all, still high on the club’s shortlist in their quest to sign a new right-back. Meunier’s current contract at Dortmund expires in 2024, and the player is considered crucial to the Dortmund setup.

But with Barcelona giving him an opportunity to become the first-choice right-back at Camp Nou, Meunier could be swayed to leave the club in January. That is where Barça’s continued contact with the player’s representatives could prove to be useful.

At the age of 31, Meunier might not be a long-term option for Barcelona. But he offers abundant experience at the highest level of football and has the quality to become the club’s short-term solution in the right-back position.

Apart from the Belgian international, Barcelona also have the likes of Diogo Dalot, Juan Foyth and Benjamin Pavard on their radars.