Barcelona chief promises major January signings as club eyes Chelsea and Liverpool stars

Luis Enrique is ready to make signings at Barcelona this January

BARCELONA are on the lookout for new players this January, vice-president Susana Monje has revealed.

 

Nou Camp scouts have already compiled a number of targets for manager Luis Enrique, who is keen on adding to his squad.

Midfielders Nolito, Philippe Coutinho and Sofiane Feghouli have all been eyed up in recent weeks.

And this month it was revealed that Chelsea striker Diego Costa may also be targeted.

 

And, discussing possible arrivals, Monje confirmed deals are in the pipeline for January.

"The club can afford to make a (transfer) effort this winter, yes," she said. "We are in control.

"We can afford it. I am very satisfied.

"The club has room and can afford to sign (players)." 

 

Barca were said to be interested in Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho (left)

Barca will have their worldwide transfer ban lifted by FIFA in 2016 after going two windows without being able to add to the squad.

And manager Luis Enrique echoed Monje's words after Barca beat BATE Borisov 3-0 in the Champions League last night.

"We have enough players, but we are always open to look at the transfer window," he said.

Barca's reported interest in Costa, 27, stems from claims in Spain that the player is not happy at Chelsea.

 

Barca were also said to be keen on rivalling Juventus for Chelsea midfielder Oscar in the summer but their interest appears to have died down since the transfer deadline shut in September.

As for Coutinho, the Liverpool midfielder scored his first goals since the opening day of the season in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Chelsea last weekend.

The Brazil international is said to be Barca's second choice target if Celta Vigo hold on to Nolito, who has an £18.3m release clause.