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It was nearly assumed for a long time that Barcelona would choose a pacifist strategy during the next January transfer window.
The club was supposed to concentrate just on renewals and registrations and not make any movements in the market given their financial circumstances.
The tables could soon change, though, as Barcelona is about to pull an economic lever that could result in a more than €100 million inflow.
Barcelona will be able to register their summer additions and get back to the 1:1 rule thanks to this.
Barcelona is still not aiming to sign any long-term contracts in January, but they might think about making a loan move given Hansi Flick's particular request for midfield reinforcements.
Despite Marc Casado's rise to prominence as a first-team regular in the holding position, Flick thinks the Spaniard can't be replaced.
In light of this, the German tactician is looking for a bit more depth in the holding midfield position, which is where the January transfer window may be useful.
Nevertheless, it can be challenging to locate a good holding midfielder who is prepared to sign a loan with Barcelona in January.
Deco will have a lot of work ahead of him as he searches the market for Barcelona's best choice.
The club was supposed to concentrate just on renewals and registrations and not make any movements in the market given their financial circumstances.
The tables could soon change, though, as Barcelona is about to pull an economic lever that could result in a more than €100 million inflow.
Barcelona will be able to register their summer additions and get back to the 1:1 rule thanks to this.
A signing in January might be possible.
According to Diario SPORT, there is now a slim chance that Barcelona could sign a player on loan in January in response to their possible new lever.Barcelona is still not aiming to sign any long-term contracts in January, but they might think about making a loan move given Hansi Flick's particular request for midfield reinforcements.
Despite Marc Casado's rise to prominence as a first-team regular in the holding position, Flick thinks the Spaniard can't be replaced.
In light of this, the German tactician is looking for a bit more depth in the holding midfield position, which is where the January transfer window may be useful.
Nevertheless, it can be challenging to locate a good holding midfielder who is prepared to sign a loan with Barcelona in January.
Deco will have a lot of work ahead of him as he searches the market for Barcelona's best choice.

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