Barcelona have identified their ‘priority’ January signing

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The board at La Liga giants Barcelona have circled a name on the club’s winter transfer wishlist in red. This comes amid the understanding that the Blaugrana have identified the addition of Ruud Nijstad as something of a priority.

Those in a position of power at the Camp Nou offices have made the definitive decision to seek out reinforcements at the heart of defence with a view to the 2nd half of the campaign.

A shortlist of potential targets has, in turn, long been drawn up by Deco and co. And as alluded to above, over recent days, one name in particular has made its way to the very top of this list

As per a report from Diario Sport:

‘The operation to strengthen the centre of defence is underway, with Nijstad, who Barça coaches plan to go to see live soon, as a priority.’

Nijstad, at just 18, has already taken to the pitch on 19 occasions for FC Twente this term, chipping in with a pair of goals along the way.

Conor Laird – GSFN