Shorts

?Barcelona is beginning to create a list of pivots to target in the upcoming transfer windows, so far they've identified Martin Zubimend, Ederon, and Bruno Guimarães as their main options and continue to watch Gabriel Moscardo and Mats Wieffer as well, it remains to be seen who the priority will be but the options are becoming more clear.

?The signing/arrival of Vitor Roque in the January transfer window is looking a bit doubtful as Barcelona has yet the solve the financial fair play issue, there is still some time left this shouldn't be a concern yet as Deco has promised Xavi to do everything possible for the Brazilian to be part of the squad come February.

?Despite Barcelona making an official contract with Hansi Flick over the vacant managerial position this summer last week, Joan Laporta sees Mikel Artetea as the favourite for the manager role next season, it is still early days but more concrete reports emerging about Arteta being the president and Deco's favourite.

?One of the top-rated youngsters in the world Claudio Echeverri has made it clear that his dream is to join Barcelona, the club wants to sign him but it is a bit out of the transfer budget currently but Manchester City and Chelsea are ready to pay now, but Echeverri has made it clear he plans to wait until the summer for Barcelona to be able to afford him.
