Goodbye Barça, he's heading to PSG, Achraf Hakimi's situation changes everything, transfer deal closed

Barça is looking for a backup for Jules Koundé. The Frenchman has shown an unexpected drop in performance and the coaching staff is watching him with concern. This season, he isn't at last year's level and, to make matters worse, he doesn't have a natural replacement in the squad.

Eric García is the one who must take on that role when Jules Koundé rests or can't play. However, Hansi Flick wants to address this situation and is considering bringing in a top-level wing-back in January. Deco has evaluated several candidates in recent weeks and it seems that he has already found the ideal wing-back.

Achraf Hakimi's injury changes everything for Barça

However, Barça's plans could be altered after the serious injury to Achraf Hakimi. The PSG star left the field against Bayern with tears in his eyes after a hard tackle that caused alarm in Paris. It has finally been confirmed that he will be out for two months: too long for a team that also doesn't have a natural replacement for Hakimi.

With Achraf Hakimi sidelined, PSG has been forced to fully enter the market. That directly affects Barça, since both clubs are looking for the same type of player. Both Hansi Flick and Luis Enrique have in mind to strengthen the right flank with a footballer who has offensive projection and powerful physique.

Barça and PSG's favorite: Daniel Muñoz

Barça and PSG agree on their main target: Daniel Muñoz, from Crystal Palace. The Colombian wing-back is highly regarded by both coaches and his name fits perfectly into both clubs' plans. He is a player with tremendous power, the ability to reach the opponent's box, and tactical discipline in defense.

The signing of Daniel Muñoz would be around €30 million, an affordable amount for both Barça and PSG. For the Catalan club, he would be the ideal backup for Jules Koundé, while in Paris they consider him a good option while Achraf Hakimi is out. Meanwhile, everything points to PSG having taken the lead and his signing is very close to being finalized.

Barça says goodbye to Daniel Muñoz

If Daniel Muñoz's signing is completed in favor of PSG, Barça will have to look for alternatives. Flick will insist to Deco on finding a full-back with similar qualities, since Jules Koundé isn't going through his best moment and Eric García doesn't offer the necessary guarantees. The priority is to strengthen an area that has become an obvious weak point.

Achraf Hakimi's injury has caused a domino effect in the market. PSG is moving quickly and Barça is left without their main option. In any case, January promises to be intense for both clubs, with Daniel Muñoz as the main protagonist of the winter transfer window.