Barcelona experienced a fantastic period under Hansi Flick at the start of the season, but this train seems to have slowed down. In fact, the Spanish giants failed to win three consecutive La Liga games in a row before getting back on track with a 5-1 win against Mallorca. However, they squandered their lead at the top of the table after dropping these points.
If Real Madrid wins their two games in hand, they will be two points ahead of Barcelona. This has worried both fans and the manager Hansi Flick, with many chalking this down to an injury to Lamine Yamal. This is why Flick has decided that he needs new players in the January transfer window, especially a winger. This article talks about the January transfer signings Barcelona may make.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams can’t stop dancing 🕺🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/FAyQkGzEkR
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 14, 2024
Nico Williams has been on top of Barcelona’s transfer targets list for quite a while now. Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal formed a very dangerous partnership for the Spanish football team at the 2024 Euros, dominating the wings on either side. Barcelona wanted to sign Williams in the summer transfer window itself, but the move never materialised. Fans will hope that they manage to complete this transfer in the January transfer window and that Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams can run it back and perform for Barcelona how they did for Spain when they played a key role in helping their country win the Euros.
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Rafael Leao is another winger target who Barcelona may target in the January transfer window. Leao has been in the spotlight for quite some time and has more than proved himself capable enough to play for some of the best teams in the world. This would be a fantastic move for Barcelona, but the question is whether they can afford him.
Leao is a highly rated young talent, and it will not be cheap to secure his services. AC Milan will surely demand a hefty fee to part ways with the Portuguese star, and while it is unlikely that Barcelona will be willing to spend so much in January, they need a winger and may splash the cash to get Flick, the players he wants.
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Tijjani Reijnders is another AC Milan star who has recently entered the spotlight. The Dutch midfielder has been dominating the midfield for his club and is turning out to be a fantastic talent who can grow into an even better player. He has managed to impress not just with AC Milan but also with the Netherlands football team at the EUFA Euro 2024. While Barcelona have some good midfielders themselves, given Pedri and Gavi’s injury records and the fact that Marc Casado is yet very inexperienced, it may be in their best interest to sign a player like Reijnders in the January transfer window.
🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: Hansi Flick wants Barcelona to sign Alphonso Davies. @cfbayern 🇨🇦🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/goc0mpmSzj
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) November 9, 2024
Alphonso Davies is regarded as one of the best fullbacks in the world. He has been in and around the spotlight for quite a while now but is just 23 years old. His blistering pace, alongside his defensive awareness, might just be exactly what Barcelona is looking for. One of the biggest reasons for Davies being on this list is that his contract is set to expire after this season.
If he does not want to sign an extension with Bayern Munich, the German club may be interested in offloading him for cheap in the January transfer window rather than allowing him to leave for free in the summer of 2025. This may play perfectly in the hands of Barcelona, and they may be able to sign a top talent at a discounted price.
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Diogo Dalot has been shining at Manchester United for quite some while now. While he was originally a rotation player, second in the pecking order to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, he has now developed into a key first-team player and has been crucial for Manchester United in both attack and defence. However, the signing of Noussair Mazraoui put his place in jeopardy on the team. This, alongside Ruben Amorim’s tactics of playing a three-back formation, may tempt Dalot to leave the club. He can end up being a perfect fit for Barcelona, and they will surely explore this opportunity during the January transfer window.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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