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Barca Eye Premier League Defenders Amidst Squad Gaps
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Barcelona seeks new centre-back for long-term partnership.
- Konate and Guehi are potential January pre-contract targets.
- Gvardiol deal is difficult due to Manchester City's valuation.
Barcelona is actively seeking to strengthen its central defense during the upcoming summer transfer window. The club is reportedly interested in signing a long-term partner for Pau Cubarsi, with a shortlist of five defenders compiled. This move comes as the team navigates absences and contract situations within the current squad.
Among the primary targets are Premier League defenders Ibrahima Konate and Marc Guehi. Both players are nearing the end of their contracts, making them potentially accessible for pre-contract agreements starting in January. However, Barcelona anticipates significant competition from other European clubs for their signatures.
Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City is also on Barcelona's radar, though his acquisition is viewed as a difficult undertaking. Having joined Manchester City for a substantial £77m fee in 2023, Gvardiol is considered a key player for the future, and the club is reportedly keen on extending his contract, indicating a high barrier to any potential transfer.
