"Liksandro Martinez the favorite to sign for Barcelona in January"

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Barcelona decided to strengthen at centre-back as early as the January transfer window, after the defeats to PSG and Real Madrid, according to ONE. Candidates mentioned include Nathan Beyatiz, Lisandro Martinez, Bastoni and Gvardiol.

The club's coach, Hansi Flick, confirmed that Barcelona is considering adding a centre-back in the January window. "I said this already during the transfer window, we always talk about what is best for the team," he said. According to Walla, both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in the Argentine centre-back of Manchester United, whose contract ends next summer.

According to Maariv, Manchester United is considering signing Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, and Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid is in its sights. According to Maariv and "The Athletic", Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds is being monitored, but the historic rivalry and his contract could make the move difficult.