Due to the financial difficulties that have decimated the club’s ability to be a major player in the transfer market, it was unclear if Xavi Hernandez would find himself limited to free transfers, as his predecessor, Ronald Koeman, was in the summer.However, according to a new report, Barcelona are ready to give their new first team manager a green light to make crucial signings in January. Reports by Sport say that Barcelona are preparing a busy winter transfer window and rather than the club board – it will be Xavi who gets the final say on who should be on the transfer wish list.It’s as if Real Madrid have won the lottery – they’ve got awesome Benzema and a lot of luckThe one area that Xavi feels is in urgent need of support is attack and Manchester City’s Ferran Torres could be the perfect match, as far as the new manager is concerned.Same outlet also shows that Red Bull Salzburg’s Karim Adeyemi and Chelsea striker Timo Werner are also under consideration by the club from Camp Nou.Sergio Aguero had to unfortunately cut his career short due to heart-related issues while Golden Boy recipient Pedri is recovering from a muscle injury and is set not to play again until 2022.Sat, 18.15: (1.50) BARCELONA (4.60) BETIS (7.00)Additionally, Xavi can’t count on strikers Martin Braithwaite and Ansu Fati at the moment either, leaving his squad looking increasingly thin heading into the final month of the year.Dani Alves is old, Serginho Dest is old news – Barca want Chelsea’s Dave to fill their right-back slotAfter it was confirmed this week that Sergi Roberto is set to be out as long as four months with a thigh injury – right back has also become a problem position for Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, it has emerged that Roberto will need an operation on his muscle problem, which could keep him away from the pitch until April. Catalan Sport adds that Barcelona sees Chelsea captain and full-back Cesar Azpilicueta as a ‘very attractive’ acquisition for January – especially because his deal at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of the current season.Azpilicueta’s teammate Hakim Ziyech and RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo are also reportedly on the list of targets for the upcoming transfer window.
