Barcelona planning key player sales to fund January transfers | OneFootball

Barcelona are actively exploring player sales to fund their moves in the January transfer window, according to a report by SPORT.

Initially, it seemed as though January would be a quiet month for the club, but the reintroduction of the 1:1 salary cap rule has prompted a shift in their planning.

This new rule requires Barcelona to balance every euro spent on wages with an equivalent sale, meaning the club is now compelled to make sales in order to sign new players.

Barcelona are exploring opportunities

The club has already begun discussions with intermediaries to find exits for several players.

The focus is on selling those who are not regular starters, with the aim of raising funds for a potential signing that could strengthen the squad for the crucial second half of the season.

Sporting director Deco and coach Hansi Flick had previously preferred keeping the full squad intact until June, emphasising the need for depth. However, with the club now facing financial constraints, they are adjusting their approach.

Players who can leave

Barcelona are ready to sell some players in January. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

The players currently up for sale include Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia, though Flick remains uncertain about the future of Garcia. Ferran Torres and Andreas Christensen are also reportedly on the market, with the club willing to listen to offers.

Barcelona are prioritising sales based on the financial returns, and while Frenkie de Jong’s situation remains under review, the club views him as unlikely to leave, as he has shown no interest in renewing his contract.

It is said that Deco’s return is expected to speed up these negotiations, though Barcelona are clear about not forcing any exits.

Barcelona will not rush

Instead, the club aims to raise funds or save on wages in order to make a specific signing. Their main priority appears to be either a physically strong midfielder to complement Casadó or a versatile full-back.

However, Barcelona have no intention of rushing into deals that could be economically beneficial in the summer.

For example, the potential signing of Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen is linked to a release clause set for the summer, and the club is not considering advancing this deal by paying compensation to the German club at this time.