GOAL reported Barcelona make initial Hincapie contact
Barcelona are pushing on with a January search for a centre-back, with GOAL reporting initial contact over Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie.
Barcelona are pushing on with a January search for a centre-back, with GOAL reporting initial contact over Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie.
GOAL reported that Barcelona are not pursuing PSG defender Willian Pacho at this stage despite earlier links.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must learn from defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid and focus on beating Deportivo Alavés on 31 October.
Hansi Flick said he has spoken with Deco about Raphinha's Brazil duty and raised concerns over the travel and physical toll of November friendlies in Asia.
Before Barcelona's 31 October league match against Deportivo Alavés, Hansi Flick said a winter move for a centre-back has not been ruled out.
GOAL reported that Barcelona are back in the market for a centre-back, with Alessandro Bastoni still on Deco's shortlist and wanting talks with Hansi Flick first.
Barcelona are weighing whether to prioritise a centre-back signing in January, with no final decision taken and Hansi Flick set for the final call.
GOAL reported that Barcelona are weighing defensive reinforcements, with Pedro Porro not expected to be their main target in the winter window.