Every body: Barca are considering reinforcing centre-backs, with Christensen and De Ligt being the summer window candidates

The Daily Sports newspaper reported that Barça centre-back Araujo was injured in the Copa del Rey match and the Uruguayan with a fractured right hand was about to undergo surgery. Barca are concerned about Araujo's long-term absence and are therefore considering the possibility of signing a centre-back.

Due to Umtiti's recent change of attitude, it is very likely that he will leave the team on loan, and there will be a vacancy in barca's central defender position. But Barca don't want to panic about signings, especially for now, araujo will be back in a month. Therefore, Barca prefer to bring in a centre-back in the long-term plan during the summer window.

Xavi is well aware that Barca's current problems are in the front and back, but the winter window is definitely a priority for the attacking line. Barca created a lot of great chances in the first half of the season, but not many goals. Ferran Torres was Barca's first move in the winter window, and they also want to continue bringing in a goalscorer in January.

In the backline, although Lenglet and Mingeza are not in Xavi's long-term plans for the future, the Barca manager who still has Pique and Eric Garcia will not worry too much. And by June, Barca will have more freedom and confidence to reinforce the defensive line. Christensen has rejected Chelsea's contract extension and is currently very close to Barca. Bringing in this Danish centre-back is a very good operation both athletically and economically.

Another centre-back candidate is De Ligt, and the Juve defender is seen as a very important option in future strategy. The right offer could bring him to Camp Nou, but Barca have to adjust the salary space because the Dutch defender's salary is not low.

(Troubadour of Milan)