Posted on January 4, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. by Dan Marciano Coach of FC Barcelona, Xavi was present at a press conference on the sidelines of the Copa del Rey meeting against Linares Deportivo. The opportunity for the technician to discuss the winter transfer window. President of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta does not intend to sit idly by during this winter transfer window. Weakened by major economic concerns, the Catalan club intend to be active during this month of January. On the arrivals side, the Blaugrana side have already made two good shots, managing to secure the services of Daniel Alves and Ferran Torres . But the recruitment of FC Barcelona is far from over since Xavi hopes to get his hands on a center forward capable of taking over from Sergio Agüero . After targeting Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) , the Catalan technician would have set his sights on Alvaro Morata . Loaned by Juventus to Atlético , the attacker would like to evolve under the orders of Xavi, but the Italian formation would like to find his replacement before releasing him. The Spanish press also evokes a pronounced interest of Joan Laporta for Erling Haaland , also in the sights of PSG according to exclusive information from 10Sport.com. As reported on El Chiringuito, the manager is said to be “obsessed” with the Norway international and put in place a plan to recruit him, possibly at the end of the season. Present at a press conference on Tuesday, Xavi was, of course, questioned about the next winter transfer window. The coach of FC Barcelona spoke out on the hot issues of the club and in particular on the possible arrivals in Catalonia of Erling Haaland and Alvaro Morata. “Better worth talking about which ones we have and which ones we can recruit. Morata and Haaland are great players but they are not ours. If Morata signs for Barça, I will answer ”confided the technician. Two delicate issues. Some Italian media even announce that Morata should stay at Juventus until the end of the season. But despite everything, Xavi continues to work closely with its president for the good of the club: “I am with the president, I am very optimistic. I like him to be positive and with ambition. I am delighted with him. We are working very well. The situation is difficult and we are working hard at all levels to give Barca what they deserve. We are on the right track. ” FC Barcelona will also have to be active in the direction of departures in order to respect the rules related to the payroll . Several players are pushed towards the exit such as Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho or Yusuf Demir . In front of the media, Xavi agreed to discuss the future of the Brazilian international and Demir . “I haven't talked to Philippe about it, he helps us when he's playing. In order for there to be inputs, there must be outputs. We are also waiting to register Alves and we have to balance things. With Philippe I did not talk about your situation (…) Demir is part of the team. We'll see if he leaves or if he stays. They negotiate with his representative. At the moment, he is part of the team and that is why he has trained with the group, “said the coach, who is also hoping for a favorable outcome in the Ousmane Dembélé case. Linked until June with FC Barcelona , the French international has yet to extend his lease. Xavi spoke about his future: “I am waiting for him to make an effort. It's the best sports project for him. Nowhere will he be as happy as at Barça. Let's see what he decides ”. If the situation continues, a departure of Dembélé will not be ruled out. The PSG would have already taken information. 
“Morata and Haaland are great players but they are not ours ”
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