The winter transfer window is going to start in a few weeks’ time, and despite them having signed seven new players only last summer, FC Barcelona are expected to once again make some signings in January.
The defense is the main area the Catalans would be looking to reinforce, especially as Hansi Flick was left with a very thinly spread backline during the last few weeks, when players like Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Xavi Espart were all out due to injuries. The German coach himself confirmed a few days ago that his club is working towards the signing of a center-back.
In this regard, [several targets have been linked with the Blaugranes](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/barcelona-identify-four-centre-back-targets-as-flick-seeks-january-reinforcements/). The most notable of these have been the Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol, the Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni, Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez, and Natan from Real Betis.
Meanwhile, [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261108/1004248632/nuevo-nombre-posible-refuerzo-invernal-barca.html) cites CaughtOffside to claim that the Chelsea center-back Levi Colwill is another defender whom Barcelona are seeing as a potential target. The 23-year-old came up through the youth ranks at Chelsea before playing for Huddersfield and Brighton on loan.
This season, he has established himself as a regular starter for Xabi Alonso, and the Blues are also looking to renew his contract, even though his current contract also goes till 2029. However, interest from big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool could push the defender to consider his options carefully before signing a new contract with Chelsea.
On the other hand, if the London club has to part with the center-back, they will ask for around €80 million. However, with his physique, good ball playing abilities, and stronger left foot, he will be a particularly attractive target for Barcelona. However, getting him from Chelsea will not really be easy, especially as Xabi Alonso himself has described him as a key player for his side.