Barcelona may consider entering the winter transfer market to strengthen their squad, particularly in midfield, according to Hansi Flick. The team is dealing with the long-term absence of Marc Bernal, who will miss the entire season, and currently has Frenkie de Jong, Pablo ‘Gavi,’ Dani Olmo, and Fermin Lopez unavailable.
As reported by El Nacional, Joan Laporta and Deco are exploring various options, with Fabián Ruiz emerging as a strong candidate. Ruiz, who had a low-profile entry into the Euros, was a surprising choice for Luis de la Fuente over other players like Martín Zubimendi or Mikel Merino.
At Paris Saint-Germain, he plays a significant role in Luis Enrique’s plans, although he isn’t a guaranteed starter due to fierce competition from players like Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Desiree Doué. Additionally, his rapport with the coach isn’t entirely positive.
Fabián Ruiz is seriously contemplating leaving Parc des Princes as soon as possible, with Camp Nou showing strong interest in bringing him on board. Hansi Flick believes he would fit well into the team’s plans. Nasser Al-Khelaifi is open to negotiations but will demand a significant financial package, reportedly around 45 million euros for Ruiz to return to La Liga.
Barcelona considers this fee excessive, and Laporta and Deco are unwilling to offer more than 30 million, especially given that Ruiz’s contract with PSG runs until 2026 and he may be available for free due to his desire to move to Camp Nou.
