Catalan newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that FC Barcelona is considering signing a left-footed center-back during the upcoming winter transfer window, given the team's need to strengthen this position.

The newspaper clarified that the final decision will be in the hands of Deco, the sporting director, and coach Hans Flick, who will determine whether the club will proceed with signing a new player in January.

The report added that Gavi's long injury may allow Barcelona to register a new signing in La Liga, according to regulations that permit compensation for players injured for extended periods.

The source concluded that the coming months will be crucial for the club's management, which is exploring several potential options before making the final decision on signing a new left-back.

It is worth mentioning that Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck and Sporting Lisbon's Gonçalo Inácio are among the club's targets to strengthen this position.