Barcelona coach identifies Real Madrid target as a priority ahead of January transfer window
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37-second readBarcelona may have enjoyed a prolific start to the new season, winning 11 out of 11 matches in all competitions. But the club’s problems are mounting, with Hansi Flick notably devoid of any real depth in central defence following Andreas Christensen’s injury.
Gerard Martin’s performances have fallen compared to last season while both him, Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde picked up knocks against Real Betis. The lack of depth in defence could force Barcelona to look into the transfer market once again, with Hansi Flick already picking the club’s ideal target.
According to Diario SPORT, Flick has identified Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch as his preferred target in the upcoming January transfer window. Not to mention, Barcelona could face stiff competition from Liverpool and arch-rival Real Madrid, who have been monitoring the young defender for quite some time.
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- Barcelona, Real Madrid
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Barcelona may have enjoyed a prolific start to the new season, winning 11 out of 11 matches in all competitions.
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