Barcelona considers January transfer for defender after PSG loss

Barcelona has reopened talks to sign a defender for the January transfer window following a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Concerns about defensive depth were highlighted by the match, which exposed vulnerabilities in their back line. Injuries to Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde have compounded these issues, prompting Barcelona to reconsider their initial decision to forgo a central defensive signing this summer. The club faces financial limitations under their salary cap, complicating efforts to bolster their squad. A reliable addition may depend on offloading existing players like Alejandro Balde.

• 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona reopen January transfer plans after PSG defeat exposes key weakness – report