Short-term solutions to a centre-half poser are being considered by Barcelona.
In this case, Shkodran Mustafi and Antonio Rudiger, of Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, are being considered.
Actually, Barcelona are still hoping to push through a deal for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia in January, claims Mundo Deportivo.
The Liga giants are, however, aware that they may not be able to return the Catalan native to his roots until the summer of 2021.
This is when his contract at the Etihad Stadium expires.