It has only been a few weeks since the end of the summer transfer window, during which FC Barcelona signed up to seven new players to strengthen almost all the areas of their team. However, the team’s results in their last two games, defeats at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, have once again led to doubts about their proficiency in some areas, especially in the defense.
As a result, the Catalans are working towards the signings of a new defender in the upcoming winter transfer window. [Hansi Flick himself confirmed this in his most recent press conference](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/flick-confirms-barcelona-are-exploring-defensive-signing-ahead-of-january-window/).
However, another report from [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261031/1004245150/no-descartado-lateral.html) claims that a new center-back might not be the only signing Barcelona make this January, as they can also look to sign a new fullback. However, this signing would be contingent upon the resources available to the club.
The report goes on to highlight that the Tottenham fullback Pedro Porro is their dream target for this position. However, signing the Spaniard would not really be easy for the Blaugranes, as he recently signed a renewal with the Premier League side, and his contract now goes till 2031.
The World Cup 2026 winner with Spain would be more of a target for the Catalans for the next summer transfer window, when the Blaugranes would have more chances of offloading the players that Flick does not intend to count upon. Their departures can help the club generate the required funds for Porro’s signing, while also making the required space in their wage bill.
For now, it remains to be seen what actions Barcelona would take in the upcoming winter transfer window. The available players and the team might be able to recover its form, thus eliminating the need for emergency signings in January, while another market opportunity can also arise.