Barcelona have identified Nathan Ake as a short-term solution to their defensive needs, but Manchester City\u2019s unwillingness to allow a loan exit has left the Catalan club\u2019s January plans in doubt.<\/p>\n
SPORT have confirmed Barcelona\u2019s interest in Ake, who is reportedly open to a move after making just one Premier League start this season. Given Barcelona\u2019s precarious financial situation, the club prefer a short-term loan to reinforce their centre-back options while remaining compliant with La Liga\u2019s financial rules.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola, however, is reluctant to sanction a temporary departure for a player viewed as important squad cover. That stance presents a significant obstacle to a loan deal and, if City do not soften their position, it is hard to imagine the move materialising. Barcelona are waiting to see how the situation develops while pursuing other alternatives.<\/p>\n
The club could use Andreas Christensen\u2019s long-term injury to unregister him and reduce the wage bill, a maneuver that would allow them to add reinforcements without breaching financial regulations. That is why a loan option remains the preferred route for Barcelona \u2014 it would provide immediate cover and avoid a large permanent outlay.<\/p>\n
Ake fits the profile the club are seeking and would be the frontrunner to partner Pau Cubars\u00ed in central defence if a deal were possible. With City resistant to the idea of a temporary exit, Barcelona\u2019s interest in Ake is effectively on hold.<\/p>\n
One alternative surfaced earlier in the week when Chelsea offered Axel Disasi to Barcelona. Disasi is reportedly not part of Enzo Maresca\u2019s plans and has spent the season with Chelsea\u2019s U-21 side. Chelsea are openly attempting to move him on, and Barcelona\u2019s need for a centre back made them a logical suitor.<\/p>\n
The key complication with Disasi is that he can only leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer because the Blues have already used all their designated international loan spots. That restriction makes Disasi a less realistic option compared with a potential loan for Ake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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