_Barcelona Target Chelsea Midfielders Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka_
Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Chelsea midfielders Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka as potential January signings. The La Liga leaders seek a physical midfielder to bolster their squad.
_Summer Transfer Failure_
Barcelona failed to sign Amadou Onana and Mikel Merino in the summer, leaving them without the desired midfield reinforcement.
_Current Targets_
Sporting director Deco has identified Lavia and Chukwuemeka as possible solutions. Both players struggle for minutes at Chelsea.
_Romeo Lavia_
Lavia, 20, impressed in pre-season but suffered an injury. He now faces a battle to regain his spot in Chelsea's lineup.
_Carney Chukwuemeka_
Chukwuemeka, 20, is out of favor at Chelsea, playing only 14 minutes in the Carabao Cup this season. Barcelona reportedly approached him in the summer but failed to agree on terms.
_Hansi Flick's Reluctance_
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is hesitant to approve new signings, believing Marc Casado deserves minutes and 17-year-old Marc Bernal is a future hope. Gavi and Fermin Lopez are nearing returns from injury, while Frenkie de Jong recently made his comeback.
_Defensive Cover_
Flick views defenders Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen as emergency midfield options, reducing the urgency for a new signing.
_Key Points:_
- Barcelona target Chelsea midfielders Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka
- La Liga leaders seek physical midfielder
- Summer signings Amadou Onana and Mikel Merino eluded Barcelona
- Hansi Flick hesitant to approve new signings
- Lavia and Chukwuemeka struggle for minutes at Chelsea
_Sources:_
- 90min
- SPORT
- Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/GettyImages
- Joe Prior/Visionhaus/Getty Images
_Implications:_
Barcelona's pursuit of Lavia and Chukwuemeka highlights their desire for midfield reinforcement. Chelsea's willingness to let them go may depend on their own transfer plans.
As January approaches, Barcelona's negotiations will reveal whether Lavia and Chukwuemeka join the La Liga leaders.
_Conclusion:_
Barcelona's search for a physical midfielder continues, with Lavia and Chukwuemeka emerging as potential targets. Hansi Flick's reluctance may delay a deal, but the club's desire for reinforcement remains.
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