Barcelona director keeping an eye on experienced defensive options – report

Barcelona director keeping an eye on experienced defensive options – report

class="wp-block-paragraph">Barcelona may have enjoyed a spectacular start to the season, winning every match so far and having a solid six point lead over arch-rival Real Madrid.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, there are certain weak points that must be addressed come the January transfer window, especially when it comes to the defensive department.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">It is no secret that Barcelona were looking for a new centre-back in the summer. But the move didn’t materialise and the team ended up on trusting on their existing options.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, the recent injury to Andreas Christensen has complicated things.

Deco wants an experienced centre-back

class="wp-block-paragraph">According to SPORT, Deco is looking at the market for experienced centre-backs, as he considers it imperative for the club to reinforce that position.

Christensen’s injury has left Barcelona short on numbers at the back. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Deco is keen on signing a new experienced centre-back either in January or in the summer of 2027.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">But it must be noted that he is not only looking for an experienced centre-back. Barcelona, after all, have been linked with a move for young Brazilian defensive talent Arthur Dias.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Dias has shown immense potential during his time at Athletico PR, though Barcelona could face stiff competition in order to acquire his services.

Who are the potential options?

class="wp-block-paragraph">As far as an experienced centre-back is concerned, Barcelona were notably linked with a move for Aymeric Laporte in the summer transfer window.

Barcelona are finding an ideal partner for Cubarsi. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">But it is unlikely the Spaniard will be allowed to join Barcelona by Athletic Club, who have a tense relationship with the Catalans.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">It will be interesting to see if Barcelona return to the market for Alessandro Bastoni in the coming future, whereas another defensive target, Cristian Romero, ended up joining Atletico Madrid.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">There won’t be any shortage of experienced centre-backs available across Europe. But Barcelona must be smart about it and should only look for a player that can offer value addition, alongside Pau Cubarsi.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Someone like Laporte could have indeed been the ideal option given that the former Man City star has thrived alongside Cubarsi in the Spanish national team.