Barcelona are planning to do business throughout the winter transfer window, and their first deal is almost done. For weeks, there have been plans in place to sign a young striker for the youth categories, and their top target is now poised to soon be heading to Catalonia.
2026 is now here, which means the winter transfer window has now opened for business, which is good news for Barcelona. The La Liga leaders have plans to sign a defender, with these having been accelerated due to Andreas Christensen suffering a partial ACL tear, which is expected to see him ruled out of action for at least four months.
In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Barcelona are eyeing a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa. It has been claimed that the Catalan club have identified the Spanish forward as a transfer target for next year.
2025 is coming to an end, and one of the big stories of the year was on Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation. Between September and November, there was conflicts between the two parties that centred on Lamine Yamal, who was diagnosed with pubalgia after the first international break of the season.
In 2026, Barcelona will host its latest presidential election, with a number of candidates keen to oust Joan Laporta. One of those is Marc Ciria, who’s campaign falls under the name “Moviment 42”.
2025 turned out to be a very successful year for Barcelona, and they will hope for more of the same in 2026. Hansi Flick’s side won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, and they are currently on course to defend their league title, as they sit four points clear of arch rivals Real Madrid.
Barcelona are likely to be relatively busy during the winter transfer window, which opens for business in less than 24 hours’ time. They are hoping to bring in a defender on loan, and there could also be a player or two that heads out of the Spotify Camp Nou exit door.
Barcelona are hoping to make a signing during the winter transfer window, but there could also be departures. A prime candidate to leave would be Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, given that he is not counted on as a starter for head coach Hansi Flick, although the situation is not as straightforward as the club would like.
The last couple of years have been very tough for Barcelona midfielder Gavi, who has not played a lot of football. Since tearing his ACL in November 2023, he has been working his way back to fitness, but after fully recovering over the summer, he suffered a new blow weeks into the new season.
Barcelona have plans to sign at least one defender when the winter transfer window opens for business later this week. The situations with Andreas Christensen (injured) and Ronald Araujo (leave of absence) has forced the Catalans to bring forward plans for a centre-back, but there could also be a full-back on the agenda too.
Barcelona are in mourning on Sunday, with it being confirmed that one of their former directors has passed away. Carles Vilarrubi, who held the position of vice-president of international and institutional relation from 2010 to 2017, has died, with Barcelona confirming the news in an official statement on Sunday.
Barcelona are hoping to make a signing during the upcoming winter transfer window, with Hansi Flick having asked for another defender to be brought in.
In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Barcelona are keen on re-signing Las Palmas defender Mika Marmol. It has been stated that the Catalan club are eager to bring the Spanish centre-half back to the Nou Camp next year.
Barcelona have been presented with an unexpected opportunity to strengthen their back line in January, with reports indicating that Manchester City have offered the Catalan club the chance to sign Dutch defender Nathan Aké.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has certainly represented superstar territory in the Spanish-speaking world. With it, the 18-year-old’s celebrity status means that every outfit and every trip will be analysed.
AFC Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi has emerged as a serious transfer target for both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, with the Argentine centre-back edging closer to an exit from the Vitality Stadium.
In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Barcelona are keeping a keen eye on Juventus defender Gleison Bremer. It has been claimed that the Catalan club are eyeing a move to bring the Brazilian centre-back to the Nou Camp next year.
For their last game in 2025, FC Barcelona was set to play against Villarreal CF, the team third in the La Liga standings. Having recovered after their November slump, the Catalan team wanted to end the year on a high.
FC Barcelona returns to Copa Del Rey action, and they will travel to Guadalajara, Spain, to play against CD Guadalajara in the Round of 32. Barcelona's opponents are in the third tier of Spanish football.