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From the start of last season until December 2024, he played 1,727 minutes out of a possible 2,250, meaning he was involved in 76% of the minutes the team had played in the first half of the previous season. This season, Casado barely reaches 36.3%, having played only 768 minutes out of a total of 2,160. That 40% drop in involvement offers a clear snapshot of Casado's current situation. He knows that he is among Hansi Flick's last options.

There is still time to decide. I don't feel any pressure and I don't know which path to take right now,

Joan Cancelo is reportedly set to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the January transfer exit and is being linked with a number of clubs, including Barcelona.

The 22-year-old attacker will join on loan until the end of the season from Sampdoria, who bought him from FC Barcelona in June 2024 for €3 million. He signed a contract with the Italian club running until 2027, while Barcelona retained 50% of his economic rights. The Catalan giants also included a buy-back option for the winger worth €7 million, which has already expired on 30 June 2025. But, with the 50% rights still in their hands, it makes sense for the Blaugrana to see how things go for Estanis back in Spain, as a permanent move in the summer could lead to a windfall for them.

FC Barcelona are looking for a new signing in the centre-back department heading into the upcoming January transfer window. The injury to Andreas Christensen has forced the sporting department, led by Deco, to act and explore possible options to reinforce the defensive line in the mid-season trading period. A left-footed centre-back would be Barcelona's preferred target, leading to links with Marcos Senesi and Nicolas Otamendi, among others.

"Mentally, I'm doing well. I've always been a very focused guy. They have helped me a lot at home. "The desire to keep improving also helps. It's difficult to do it every three days, but if you give it your all, you'll always be rewarded."

Barcelona are reportedly set to sign a new center-back in the summer transfer window in a bid to boost Hansi Flick's backline. A new report now claims there Barca have added two more names to their list of targets in the shape of Wolfsburg's Konstantinos Koulierakis and Luka Vuskovic who is at Hamburg (but on loan from Tottenham). The two youngsters are shining in the Bundesliga and their performances mean they seem to have caught the eye of the Catalan giants.

Girona are preparing for one of the most ambitious moves in their history, and it centres on one of the biggest names in Spanish football. According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan side is ready to go all out in their attempt to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen if even the smallest window of opportunity opens up. Girona are fully aware that landing a goalkeeper of Ter Stegen's calibre would represent a transformative moment for the club.

Under La Liga regulations, Barcelona are allowed to sign and register a replacement player if the injured footballer is expected to be out for four months or more. This forecast must be supported by a medical report approved by the competition's Medical Commission. Barcelona have up to 20 days to request the registration of a replacement once the Medical Commission issues a favourable report, and they can use up to 80% of the injured player's salary.