The January market is about to come to an end and Barça still hasn't made any moves regarding arrivals or departures. With the transfer window closing on February 3rd, the club's management continues to work behind the scenes to try to finalize some last-minute deals.
Although Barça has some priorities, such as signing a forward and lightening the squad, no moves have materialized so far. Deco hasn't stopped trying to find solutions, however, the lack of movement is because the club needs to make room in its squad for new additions. Signings and departures largely depend on the sales that Barça can make in the coming days.
Barça's target is still waiting for moves
One of Barça's main targets in this January market has been Marcus Rashford, who is still waiting for an official offer for his loan. Barça wants him until the end of the season, but so far no deal has been finalized due to the lack of departures.
Although Rashford would be willing to join the blaugrana project, the club won't be able to formalize his loan until they achieve a departure in the locker room. There's one week left, and all possibilities are starting to close for Barça.
Departures are stalled
Ansu Fati and Eric García, who were the two most plausible options to make room in the squad, have decided to stay at the club. In the case of Ansu Fati, the forward is not willing to leave Barça at this time, despite the lack of minutes and interest from other teams.
Meanwhile, Eric García has received the backing of Hansi Flick, who considers that the defender has an important role in the squad and doesn't want him to leave. This decision has been key, as the club can't afford to lose more players in the center of defense at this time.
The unexpected sale that Barça could close
Finally, although the January market seemed to be over for Barça, it seems there could be an unexpected sale in the last days. According to 'El Nacional.cat', Barcelona would be open to the departure of Andreas Christensen, who has received interest from Newcastle. In this regard, Barça would accept offers of 15 million.
This operation could be key to freeing up space in the squad and generating income that would allow Barça to make moves in the market. Christensen will be important if he stays, but his departure could open the door to Marcus Rashford's loan. If this sale is confirmed, it could change the course of Barça's last negotiations before the market closes.