Barcelona are considering January moves for Antonio Rudiger and Fabian Schar, according to reports.
Ronald Koeman is desperate to strengthen his squad after an underwhelming start to the season which sees the club lie fifth in LaLiga, eight points behind leaders Atletico Madrid having played a game more.
The Dutchman is adamant he requires a new centre-back and is believed to have identified Manchester City defender Eric Garcia as a key target to help rejuvenate the squad.
However, the Catalan giants are struggling financially having been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and an enormous squad wage bill and The Athletic claims Man City are not prepared to do their counterparts any favours next month despite Garcia's contract expiring in June.