Barcelona's January transfer window has often been a mix of urgency, risk and opportunity. Unlike summer signings, winter arrivals are usually expected to deliver instantly, with little time to adapt. Over the years, this approach has produced very different outcomes at Camp Nou. Some January signings have changed seasons and lifted the mood around the club, while others have quietly faded away, leaving fans wondering what the plan really was.
According to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona are set to face competition from teams like AC Milan and Bayern Munich, who also want Vlahovic. As reported previously, Barcelona have already made moves in their pursuit of the Serbian striker. Indeed, they have spoken on several occasions with Vlahovic's entourage and believe in the possibility of reaching an agreement, and then in the green light for the operation.
"We didn't deserve it, I will be honest. I have to say thank you to Joan García because he played unbelievable. He's one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He's been fantastic. I think he'll never forget what he experienced here. Manolo gave him the confidence to play. Now he's with us and he's had an incredible performance. He's having a great season. He was one of the key players in the victory."
Speaking recently, Hansi Flick acknowledged that the squad needs reinforcements to deal with key absences. However, the Barcelona coach was careful to explain that any potential signing must be approached with caution. From the manager's perspective, Barcelona do need another defender, but not just any option. Flick wants a player who represents a genuine upgrade on the current squad rather than a short-term fix that adds depth without raising the overall level.
One of the biggest unanswered questions for Barcelona going into the new year is the current and future state of the center forward position. Hansi Flick has to decide which player to select in the second half of the season to give his team the best chance of competing for trophies. After that, Joan Laporta will have to determine if change is needed at the position heading into the summer
As unrealistic as Kane's transfer may seem presently, the same could've been said in the months prior to the last time Barcelona attempted to whisk one of the best strikers in the world away from Bayern Munich. In the end, the pipe dream became a reality, as Lewandowski left Bavaria for Catalonia. Kane's situation is simply too similar to ignore.
Oftentimes in European football, the success of a club only comes after years of strategic planning and a series of smart signings. While Barcelona haven't reached the pinnacle yet, the club have once again become the team to beat in Spain. And interestingly, they have done so by making only a few major signings in the last two years. Instead, the Catalans have done a brilliant job by preserving their existing stars and securing their long-term future through a series of contract renewals, reports AS.
"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."
Upon their return to training, the club have been handed a major boost as well, with no less than three key players returning to training after a brief period on the sidelines. Three Barcelona stars return to training Recent videos and images of Barcelona's training session from today have confirmed that three players in Pedri, Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo, have all returned to training.
The internal debate at Barcelona has been shaped largely by the injury setback suffered by Andreas Christensen. The Danish defender's absence has forced the club to reconsider the January stance, with sporting management now seriously weighing the possibility of entering the winter market. While Barcelona were initially reluctant to make short-term moves, the growing lack of options at the heart of defence has made reinforcement a genuine consideration rather than a theoretical one.