Barcelona edge closer to completing a major winter coup for the €70m Juventus defender, with negotiations heating up fast.
Barcelona’s defensive foundations, meticulously rebuilt under Hansi Flick’s meticulous guidance, now teeter on the brink amid an injury storm that has decimated their backline depth at the worst possible juncture.
The Blaugrana’s high-pressing juggernaut has propelled them to LaLiga’s summit, conceding fewer goals than any rival while launching devastating transitions, but a perfect storm of absences has exposed uncomfortable truths.
Flick’s improvisations, shifting midfielders like Eric García into full-back roles, have held the line in patches, yet the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club and a congested festive slate demand specialist reinforcements.
January cannot be a bystander window, with Financial Fair Play offering a lifeline via injury clauses, the Catalan giants eye bold action to restore equilibrium and sustain their eight-game winning streak.
Barcelona is studying a blockbuster move for the Juventus centre-back, Gleison Bremer, rated at €70 million and perfectly suited to lead Hansi Flick’s defence.
The 28-year-old Brazilian’s Serie A pedigree, aerial prowess, recovery speed, and ball-playing ability align seamlessly with the high-line system, bringing the authoritative presence needed amid their defensive shortcomings.
Juventus has set a firm €70 million valuation on Bremer, who has anchored their defence amid consistent top-four finishes in Italy. His growth trajectory—from Porto loanee to Bianconeri stalwart—positions him for a Champions League leap.
Barcelona views him as the stabilising force to anchor their rearguard.
Unlike short-term loans eyed earlier, this pursuit signals ambition—a permanent reinforcement to weather the season and build for 2026-27, unblocking pathways for talents like Pau Cubarsí.
Securing Bremer would inject Serie A steel into Flick’s pressing machine, deterring rivals sniffing around the summit.
Whispers of advanced talks suggest momentum building—Barcelona’s board, burned by past transfer sagas, appears united.
In a window defined by pragmatism, this high-stakes gamble could redefine their defensive destiny and silence doubters.
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