Just one week before the winter transfer window closes, Barça still hasn't made a move. Despite the fact that the sports management, with Deco, has been working intensively in recent weeks, the club still hasn't made any moves regarding signings or departures. With the second half of the season just around the corner, Barça has yet to secure any high-profile additions, something that could be crucial for strengthening the team.
Barcelona, which is experiencing a season full of hope, needs to bring in reinforcements to compete and give Lamine, Raphinha, and Lewandowski some rest. In this context, the clearest objective is to sign an impactful player, and Marcus Rashford's name remains the favorite among the sports directors. However, the arrival of the Manchester United forward will largely depend on Barça making room in its team.
Marcus Rashford will come if someone leaves
Marcus Rashford is Barça's main target for this winter transfer window. However, signing Rashford won't be easy. Although the player wants to join Barça, the need to free up salary space means the club can't afford his arrival unless someone leaves.
In this regard, the chances of securing signings directly depend on a player leaving the club. The main obstacle for Rashford to land in Barcelona is, therefore, the need to lighten the team. This is not only due to economic reasons but also because of the limitations regarding the 1:1 rule of Fair Play.
Ansu closes the door
One of the players most rumored to leave Barcelona in this winter transfer window is Ansu Fati. Although in previous seasons he seemed to be one of the club's great promises, his situation has changed due to injuries. However, Ansu Fati has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Barça and that his desire is to continue fighting for a spot in the starting line-up.
His departure could have been one of the most immediate solutions to free up space and obtain the necessary resources to secure Marcus Rashford. However, Ansu's desire to stay at Barça complicates this strategy.
Three Premier League clubs arrive for a Barça discard
Although Ansu doesn't seem willing to leave, Barcelona might find a solution on another front. According to 'Fichajes.net', Eric García has received three offers from the Premier League. The clubs interested in signing him are Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Tottenham, which could open the door to his departure.
Eric, who hasn't managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter at Barça, could be one of the players to pack his bags this winter. His departure, if realized, would help the club free up space both in the team and in the salary cap, facilitating the arrival of Marcus Rashford. In this sense, this turn in negotiations for Eric García could be key for Barça to finally make their star signing a reality in this winter transfer window.