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Barcelona are already close to drawing a line under their January transfer business, despite the window having opened only a few days ago.
According to a report from SPORT, the arrival of Joao Cancelo will effectively complete Barcelona’s transfer activity, with the only remaining uncertainty surrounding the future of Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
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The signing of Cancelo has been progressing since the end of December and is expected to be finalised imminently.
Once confirmed, the Portuguese full-back will be the only reinforcement added to the squad this winter.
Beyond Cancelo, the club does not expect any additional arrivals or departures before the window closes.
Barcelona believe the squad is complete enough to navigate the remainder of the season, provided there are no major injury setbacks in the coming weeks.
What about Ter Stegen?
The one open file remains Ter Stegen. The goalkeeper is currently reflecting on his situation, aware that his role has changed and that minutes will be extremely limited if he stays.
Ter Stegen could move to Girona this month. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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Barcelona have made it clear that if Ter Stegen wishes to remain, he is free to do so, but he must accept his place in the hierarchy.
Any move away would need to be initiated by the player himself, as the club will not push for a permanent transfer or agree to terminate his contract.
Interest has existed, but most approaches have remained informal. Options from Turkey failed to convince the goalkeeper, while moves to smaller German clubs were also dismissed.
One possibility that remains on the table is Girona, a destination that appeals to him on a personal level.
However, even that scenario would require Barcelona to continue paying a large portion of his salary until the end of the season.
Unless something changes dramatically in the final days of January, Barcelona are set to close the window early.
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