Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola looks set to put his faith in the
club's up-and-coming talent rather than enter the transfer market
this month to cover the loss of midfield duo Yaya Toure and Seydou
Keita.
Toure and Keita are both on international duty at the African
Nations Cup with the Ivory Coast and Mali respectively and Barca
have been linked with various names as possible signings to help
bolster the squad's ranks in their absence.
However, rather than look outside the club, Guardiola prefers
to give more of his youngsters a chance to shine, players such as
Jonathan dos Santos, Thiago Alcantara, Victor Vazquez and Gai
Assulin.
When asked about possible signings in January, Guardiola
said: "As far as I know we have nothing planned."
He added: "It's not worth it to bring in a player for one
month.
"In the centre of midfield I've got a lot of options. I have
five central midfielders, plus the players in the reserves. For one
month I'd prefer to give them an opportunity, I know them and I
know they will do well."
