Barcelona Weigh January Center-Back Move After Christensen ACL, With Youth-Focused Loans on Table

Overview

• Hansi Flick said he will speak with Deco about bringing in defensive cover, even as the sporting director has cautioned against winter spending.
• LaLiga’s injury exception could allow a replacement if Christensen is ruled out for at least four months, with the new signing’s salary capped at 80% of his registration.
• Reporting from Radio MARCA indicates Barcelona are prioritizing a young centre-back, potentially on loan with a purchase option, while a larger outlay is still earmarked for the summer.
• Christensen’s layoff leaves Barcelona with six senior defenders for the run-in, increasing pressure to add depth.
• Market feasibility is mixed: Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea cannot loan Axel Disasi due to quota limits, Nathan Aké has been offered as a possible short-term option, and links to Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Otamendi, Stefan de Vrij and others remain unconfirmed.