Transfers🇪🇸 LaLiga13d ago · October 29, 2026

Barça look for a centre-back: Gvardiol, Bastoni, Lisandro or Natan

After losing to PSG and Real Madrid, the club eyes the January window: Gvardiol hinges on a City sanction and Natan could cost around 30 million.

By TuFutbolero NewsroomOctober 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Following defeats to PSG at the Parc des Princes and to Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou, which ended a run of 11 straight wins, FC Barcelona want to strengthen their central defence in the winter window. According to Mundo Deportivo, the club has a clear diagnosis: the team conceded again on the counter-attack, as it did against Atlético in the Champions League and against Inter.

The problem goes back further. The summer budget did not stretch to cover the gaps at the back, because the expected sales never brought in enough money for one more centre-back and one more full-back. Flick kept Christensen alongside Cubarsí and Gerard Martín, with Eric at right-back and Koundé as a possible centre-back. As before, any signing will depend on departures and the money they bring in.

Four names on the table

The club's candidates are:

Josko Gvardiol (City): the dream signing, but he renewed until 2031. It would only be possible if City receive a heavy sanction for their financial irregularities before the window closes.
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter): under contract until June 2028, and a mid-season negotiation looks difficult for the Italian club.
Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United): his contract ends in June, so United would have to sell him now to get anything back. His injury record is a concern.
Natan (Betis): a strong season last year and still performing at a high level. His price would be around 30 million, plus variables.

According to the paper, Lisandro and Natan are the most feasible options, while Gvardiol depends on what happens with City's sanction.

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