Every Sports: Barcelona Will First Use Backup Goalkeeper for Transition; If January Transfer Happens, There Will Be Three Main Targets

According to Spain’s “Mundo Deportivo,” after Ter Stegen suffered a serious injury, the club is currently inclined to give backup goalkeeper Inaki Pena a chance. If necessary, they will take action during the winter transfer window. Due to financial constraints, Barcelona can only consider signing free agents. Although there are some feasible options, this is not an ideal situation.

It is reported that although some within the club have doubts about Pena’s abilities, they are willing to give the goalkeeper more time to prove his worth. The club will observe if Pena can demonstrate good form.

If Pena’s performance fails to meet expectations, Barcelona will consider the following goalkeepers as supplements in January next year:

Alvaro Valles – Currently playing for Las Palmas but has been excluded from the starting lineup due to not renewing his contract. He is particularly favored by Barcelona for his ability to handle the ball with his feet.

Stole Dimitrievski – Although he lost his starting position at Valencia, he has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave at a reasonable price. Barcelona had been interested in bringing him in.

Guillaume Restes – Toulouse’s main goalkeeper, just 19 years old, is seen as an ideal combination of immediate impact and long-term investment. Not only does he excel in goalkeeping skills, but he also possesses excellent footwork.

In the free agent market, Navas (37 years old) and Bravo (41 years old) are the most attractive options, both with rich experience in top leagues. Especially Bravo, who has already reached out to his former club expressing his desire to return, despite announcing his retirement.

However, Restes not only can bring immediate help to the team but is also a young talent worthy of long-term development. In comparison, free agents like Navas, Jordi Masip, or Antonio Adan, though experienced, do not match Restes in terms of age and future potential.