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Barcelona enter 2026 as the best team in Spain, but if they want to maintain that status and contend against the best European sides in the Champions League, boosting the quality of their squad during the January window should be a real consideration. <\/p>\n
At this point, Barcelona<\/a>\u2019s disastrous financial situation is common knowledge. The club\u2019s economic limitations have seen them complete just four permanent signings since Hansi Flick took over as manager in the summer of 2024.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no question that Barcelona boast one of the strongest squads in the world when everybody is fit. The issue is that injuries have constantly compromised Flick\u2019s side this term and further fitness problems\u2014especially in key positions\u2014could significantly hinder the club\u2019s silverware hopes when we get to the business end of the season.<\/p>\n Flick admitted after Barcelona\u2019s 2\u20130 win over Villarreal<\/a> that he and sporting director Deco would have a conversation to assess the team\u2019s strategy during the upcoming January transfer <\/a>window. <\/p>\n If opportunities arise, then Barcelona should pounce at the chance of reinforcing specific areas of their squad during the first month of 2026.<\/p>\n New SI FC Newsletter Global Embed. Sign Up to Get Informed With SI FC. dark. FREE NEWSLETTER<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n