"Barcelona were expected to have a quiet January transfer window but those plans may have changed after center-back Andreas Christensen was ruled out for several months with an ACL injury. "I'll talk to Deco," was the message from Hansi Flick about the situation, meaning the rumor mill has been quick to churn out a host of names who could work as potential short-term options for the Catalans in January."
"If Chrisensen's injury is deemed to be long-term by La Liga's independent medical panel, then Barca will be able to replace the Dane's registration on their wage bill with a new signing, as long as their salary counts for less than 80 per cent of the injured defender's. Let's look at some possible options for Barca in January... Diario Sport claim that Barcelona have already been offered a couple of options."
"The only thing is that Disasi can't actually leave on loan this January. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have already used all their extra UK spots for loans this season, further complicating his future. Manchester City's Nathan Ake is also mentioned by Sport. The Dutch star has slipped down the pecking order at the Premier League side and could move in a bid to boost his World Cup hopes."
Barcelona face a defensive gap after Andreas Christensen suffered an ACL that will keep him out for several months. Hansi Flick signalled plans to consult Deco about potential reinforcements. If LaLiga's independent medical panel rules the injury long-term, Barcelona can register a replacement whose salary is no more than 80 percent of the injured player's. Potential January targets include Axel Disasi, Nathan Ake, Marcos Senesi, Nicolas Otamendi, and Stefan de Vrij. Disasi currently cannot move on loan due to Chelsea's loan spot limitations, Ake has fallen down Manchester City's pecking order, and Senesi may depart Bournemouth to avoid a free exit.
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