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FC Barcelona plans to sign defender amid injury woes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

FC Barcelona plans to sign defender amid injury woes

Summary

FC Barcelona is actively seeking to sign a central defender in the upcoming January transfer window due to a series of defensive injuries. Coach Hansi Flick has lost players including Éric García and Koundé, prompting the club to reinforce its defense. One top target is 20-year-old Finn Jeltsch from Stuttgart, valued at around 50 million Euros, known for his aerial abilities. Additionally, Lisandro Martínez from Manchester United has emerged as a potential opportunity, being under contract until 2027 but without a renewal in sight. Barcelona may also explore options like Josko Gvardiol or Alessandro Bastoni for the summer market.

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Key Details

•Barcelona aims to sign a central defender in January.
•Hansi Flick faces significant defensive injuries.
•Finn Jeltsch from Stuttgart is a primary target.
•Lisandro Martínez is identified as a market opportunity.
•Barcelona considers Gvardiol and Bastoni for summer signings.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — El Barça, decidido a fichar un central en invierno

What they're saying

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El club ya se pone manos a la obra para la incorporación de un defensor en eneroLa plaga de lesiones defensivas obliga al FC Barcelona a moverse en el próximo mercado invernal. En cuestión de seman...
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