FC Barcelona, led by Xavi Hernández, Deco and with the support of Joan Laporta, has a priority of strengthening its midfield in the winter market due to Gavi’s injury. The club is looking to sign a midfielder on loan until the end of the season and among the options being considered, three names stand out that could strengthen the Blaugrana’s squad.
Here we tell you which three options the Blaugrana team has in its portfolio for the winter market.
The 3 midfielders Barcelona are following for the winter market
-Giovani Lo Celso: Giovani Lo Celso is proving to be an attractive option for Barcelona. The Argentine, who has long been a wish of Xavi, does not enjoy continuity at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou and is showing interest in a change of scenery in the next transfer window. However, the obstacle lies in Tottenham’s unwillingness to give up on him, which could make this option difficult to realize.
-Thomas Partey: Another candidate on the list is Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian midfielder who lost his starting status at Arsenal. With his experience at Atlético de Madrid, Partey could strengthen Barcelona’s midfield. Although his style is different to Gavi, his arrival could strengthen the central midfield area and provide tactical options for Xavi, allowing players like Frenkie de Jong and Gündogan to play more advanced roles.
-Kalvin Phillips: Kalvin Phillips, the Englishman from Leeds United and currently in the ranks of Manchester City, is being positioned as a viable alternative. Phillips did not enjoy continuity under Pep Guardiola and is reportedly considering leaving the club. The good relations between Barcelona and Manchester City could facilitate this operation and provide a viable option to strengthen the culé midfield.
In this context, Barcelona is in a process of assessment and strategic decision-making to ensure that the midfield is effectively strengthened in the second half of the season.