According to Matteo Moretto, former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona as a replacement for the injured Frenkie de Jong.

German central midfielder Leon Goretzka, 31, is expected to decide on his future club soon, but there are no negotiations with Barcelona at this stage. Additionally, links suggesting he could move to Barça to replace the injured Frenkie de Jong are not confirmed. Goretzka is currently a free agent and has 73 caps and 15 goals for Germany. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €12.00m. He has been linked with several clubs including Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and AC Milan. A collapsed deal with AC Milan in June 2026 reportedly included a €10 million signing bonus. In the January 2026 transfer window, Bayern Munich's asking price was between €10 million and €20 million.