FC Barcelona is considering recruiting for the central defensive position in January as Hansi Flick is struggling to find a stable central defensive formula. Aston Villa's Pau Torres is the club's priority target. Torres is a 28-year-old Spanish left-footed defender and a starter under Unai Emery. His contract is until June 2028 and he has appeared in 12 Premier League games this season. While a deal is considered difficult, the player's entourage confirmed that Torres would listen to an offer from Barcelona if one is made. Any potential transfer for Torres will be dependent on the Spanish club's finances, as they will likely need to sell players before they can make new signings. Torres, who joined Aston Villa in July 2023, has 24 caps and 1 goal for Spain and a current Transfermarkt market value of €25.00m.