With just seventeen days left until the January transfer window closes, Barça is working against the clock to strengthen the team. Hansi Flick is clear that his team needs at least two additions to increase collective competitiveness. In this regard, he's looking for a forward and a full-back who can bring quality and depth to the team.
The forward is a key piece for Barça in this winter market, as the team needs a player to compete with Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski for a spot. The overload of matches this season is affecting some of the starters, and the German coach knows he needs more rotation.
As for the full-back, the situation isn't as urgent, but Barça wants to take advantage of any opportunity that arises in the market. The club is clear that it can't fall behind in this aspect, as the right-back position is an area where the team only has Jules Koundé.
Barça's Priority is the Attack
Barça's main priority in this January market is, without a doubt, the addition of a forward. The physical demands are taking a toll on some players, and for example, Lamine Yamal has been injured, so Barça needs to bring in a player who can provide rest.
Among the names that have been most talked about in recent weeks to strengthen Barça's forward line are Marcus Rashford and Rafael Leão. Both players have shown outstanding performance in their teams, Manchester United and Milan, and their characteristics fit perfectly into Flick's playing style.
Both Rashford and Leão are top-level players who have the quality needed to make a difference, and Barça doesn't want to miss the opportunity to sign one of them.
In the Full-back Position, They're Waiting for an Opportunity That Could be in Manchester
Barça is also keeping an eye on possible opportunities that may arise to strengthen the right-back position. The club's idea is to find a full-back who can compete with Jules Koundé for a spot in the starting eleven.
One of the names that has started to gain traction is Kyle Walker. The English full-back could leave in January, and according to 'El Nacional.cat,' Barça is evaluating the possibility of transfer him. The fact that Walker has experience in international competitions and high-level teams like City makes him an interesting transfer for Barça.
If the club manages to seize the opportunity to sign Walker, he could be an important reinforcement for Barça, although it's not a priority at the moment. The right-back position remains an area to improve, and the arrival of a player of Kyle Walker's quality could give a significant boost to the blaugrana defense.