FC Barcelona's transfer plans continue to generate buzz, with the latest incoming link concerning Hull City's Lucas Herrington. While the hottest storyline right now revolves around Julián Álvarez, our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 28 possible arrivals and 7 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours currently surrounding the club.
William Pacho
According to RugeTV on Saturday, Barcelona are reportedly preparing a move in January for Paris Saint-Germain's 25-year-old Ecuadorian centre-back, Willian Pacho. Pacho, who joined PSG in August 2024, is under contract until 2031 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €80M. The defender has 41 caps for Ecuador, scoring two goals, and has also been linked with Manchester City and Arsenal.
Lucas Herrington
Barcelona's interest in Lucas Herrington continues, with the latest update on Saturday indicating the club holds a high opinion of the 19-year-old Australian and German centre-back. He joined Hull City from MLS side Colorado Rapids in the summer for a club-record £17 million, after Barcelona had competed for him. It is reported that there is no suggestion that either Hull or Herrington is considering a move in January, and he is under contract until June 2031.
Wael Mohya
It was reported on Friday that Barcelona and Real Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in monitoring Wael Mohya, a 17-year-old German and Moroccan midfielder for Borussia Mönchengladbach. The youth international has 2 caps for Germany's U21 team and a current market value of €17.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
Lisandro Martínez
Barcelona has a plan to sign a central defender before January, with Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez included among the options on their shortlist as of Friday. His position at United is considered to be under threat, and he is described as arguably the most attractive possibility for Barcelona, who are likely to have approximately €30m to spend. The Spanish newspaper AS reports that Barcelona is in competition with Atlético Madrid for the Argentine defender, also noting that the relationship between Martínez and Manchester United has worsened. According to Team Talk, Barcelona have already made enquiries about the player, and these conversations have created the possibility of a January departure.
Finn Jeltsch
On Saturday, El Nacional reported that Liverpool are competing with Barcelona to sign Stuttgart center back Finn Jeltsch. A day earlier, AS stated that Barcelona is interested in the potential signing of Jeltsch in the next transfer window, considering him a possible alternative for the future. The coach has allowed for the possibility of seeking a reinforcement for the center of the defense.
Alessandro Bastoni
According to Spanish newspapers on Friday, Alessandro Bastoni would still be open to a transfer to Barcelona despite his disappointment last summer when coach Hansi Flick did not support the signing. Bastoni reportedly wants to speak with Flick to understand his position directly before considering a move. Mundo Deportivo reports that Flick has recently become receptive to the possibility of signing a new central defender during the January transfer window.
E. Kroupi
According to TEAMtalk on Saturday, Barcelona are continuing to monitor Eli Junior Kroupi's progress closely now that he has officially returned to playing. However, Bournemouth are opposed to letting him leave during the upcoming winter window and are determined to refuse any January negotiations. On Friday, Kroupi confirmed his view of Bournemouth as a club that will help him move to a bigger one, announcing his intention to play for a club of that level in the near future.
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