A short-term replacement for Aleix Vidal will be brought in by Barcelona, specifically Deportivo La Coruna's Juanfran Moreno, should they feel confident about challenging Real Madrid for the title.
Currently one point adrift off the league leaders but having played two games more, the Catalans will keep a close eye on Real's upcoming matches with Valencia and Villarreal before deciding to swoop for the right-back.
TV3 report that the 28-year-old would be available for 8 million euros from Premier League outfit Watford and would be eligible for a switch as he's currently on loan at Deportivo.
The stars must align before that sum is pledged to cover for Vidal's serious ankle injury, as Barcelona will wait until the summer to invest in the position if they fall further behind in their defence of the league crown.
In addition to being on the verge of a Champions League exit, the Azulgrana know that anything but a win against Atletico Madrid on the weekend will severely damage their title chances, and thus make a deal for Juanfran more unlikely.
