Today the winter market comes to an end and Barça will apparently finish it without any movement. Despite rumors pointing to possible reinforcements, such as the loan of Marcus Rashford, the club has not been able to carry them out.
The English forward, who seemed to be a real option to strengthen the attack, has finally ended up at Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Ansu Fati's future was also in doubt to make room for Rashford, but in the end, the young forward will stay at Barcelona.
They offer a player who has played with Arteta and Guardiola
However, the market closure still has hours ahead, as many clubs are still trying to strengthen in the last hours. In this context, an interesting offer has been made to Barça: a player with a versatile profile and experience in both the Premier League and international competitions.
This footballer has been coached by two of the most prestigious coaches in world football, Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, which speaks to his quality and versatility on the field. In this sense, in the last hours, Barcelona has received a proposal to sign this player.
Last-minute option for Barça
This player is Oleksandr Zinchenko, the Ukrainian international who has played with both Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Arteta's Arsenal. According to 'El Nacional.cat', in these last hours of the market, Zinchenko has been offered to Barça.
The left-back has been a key piece for both coaches thanks to his ability to adapt to different positions on the field, in addition to his great technical quality. However, although he had an essential role at Arsenal, the current circumstances at the London club with Arteta could have opened the door to his departure.
Competition for Alejandro Balde
Zinchenko's arrival at Barça could be seen as excellent competition for Alejandro Balde, who only has Gerard Martín as a backup. The Ukrainian wouldn't only bring more international experience but also great versatility, being able to play not only as a full-back but also as a midfielder.
However, despite the rumors and the proposal, it seems unlikely that Barça will decide to accept the offer. The club prioritizes other long-term objectives and, moreover, the commitment to Balde and Gerard Martín, who has renewed, seems to be a priority for Flick in his current project.