Barcelona will not consider any player sales in January unless dizzying offers arrive from Saudi Arabia

With just three weeks to go until the winter transfer window opens, FC Barcelona are relaxed about the situation, as there are no major operations expected to take place, barring the arrival of Vitor Roque.

However, the Blaugrana will remain vigilant until the last day of the window in case any needs or market opportunities arise.

No exits

While the doors might not be closed on any signings, Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and sporting director Deco agree that there will not be any departures sanctioned in January.

Both consider that the squad is short. As of today, the Azulgrana have 19 first-team players, as well as Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez, who are essentially reserve team members, but they are already seen as first-team stars.

At the moment, few players are willing to leave mid-season. Two names have been speculated in recent days: Ferran Torres and Marcos Alonso.

Torres intends to be an important player both in Barça and in the national team and does not wish to leave, at least until the end of the season.

As for Alonso, he has been linked with a move to the Premier League and there has also been speculation about possible interest from Saudi Arabia. However, with the injury to Iñigo Martínez, the Barça coach sees him as a resource to play at centre-back.

Saudi Arabia offers could change stance

However, at the same time, Barcelona admit they are waiting to see how Saudi Arabia will perform in the winter transfer window after the madness they unleashed in the summer.

If a dizzying offer were to arrive, the Catalans recognise that they would have to study it, but they would have to sign a replacement, which would be a difficult proposition.

As such, the possibility of any exit in the winter window is extremely unlikely.