Barcelona director Deco's major dilemma ahead of the January transfer window | Barca Universal

"Now, as the January transfer window approaches, SPORT relays that there is a serious dilemma within the club's sporting department, led by Deco, as to whether or not to make a signing. The majority prefer a silent window, but the administration also acknowledges that they may be forced to make a signing or two. Decision to be made As of now, both the coaching staff and administration are against an incorporation in January, but they admit that the squad has shortcomings, especially in defence."

"Barcelona's summer transfer window was already a complicated one in a financial sense, as they struggled to register the likes of Roony Bardghji and Marc Bernal until the administrators put up a personal guarantee. They will thus hold off a new signing as long as the defenders stay fit, but if there is a significant setback before the end of January, they will push for an emergency signing. The board have promised that to the management."

"The big condition for Barcelona to be able to make a recruitment in the winter is that they return to the 1:1 rule - something they hope to do through the sale of VIP seats and the possible departure of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Eventually, the plan is to make some blockbuster signings in the same positions in the summer. Nico Schlotterbeck and Goncalo Inacio, as it stands, are targets as left-footed centre-backs."

Barcelona's season has underperformed relative to expectations, with injuries disrupting squad continuity. Academy players and squad depth have compensated during absences. The sporting department led by Deco is divided over January reinforcements, with most preferring a quiet window while acknowledging possible forced signings. Coaching staff and administration currently oppose additions but concede defensive vulnerabilities, especially at centre-back and right-back. The club monitors loan opportunities with purchase options and plans to avoid winter signings unless defenders become unavailable. Winter recruitment depends on restoring the 1:1 financial rule through VIP seat sales and a potential Marc-Andre Ter Stegen exit. Summer targets include Nico Schlotterbeck and Goncalo Inacio.

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