Rumors surrounding a defensive signing at FC Barcelona are heating up. Manager Hansi Flick has publicly acknowledged the whispers, simply saying that if a player that improves the squad is available to be signed, he’s for it.
Joško Gvardiol tops Barcelona shopping list ahead of January transfer window
The Catalans want a new defender.
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Now, a new report lists who Barça is targeting in the center-back position. Topping the list is Manchester City’s Joško Gvardiol, though it’s a longshot. He has a contract until 2031 and City won’t want to sell him, so perhaps the only reali...