Barcelona could take up £7.9million option to sign Yerry Mina from Palmerias in January following injury to Samuel Umtiti
Frenchman pulled up in action which led to Celta Vigo's equaliser and is facing two months out, missing 14 games
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BARCELONA are expected to finally complete the signing of Yerry Mina in January as they look to solve to their defensive crisis.
But they had wanted him play out the remainder of the season with Palmeiras to keep an eye on his development.
However, report the recent crisis at the back means they may have to act in the winter transfer window.
Samuel Umtiti faces around two months out after pulling a hamstring during the draw against Celta Vigo — while Javier Mascherano is looking increasingly likely to leave in January.
It could leave Ernesto Valverde with Gerard Pique and the unreliable Thomas Vermaelen as the two first-choice centre-backs.
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Mina, 23, was one of the stand-out players of the Palmeiras team which won the regional title in 2016.
While, he also has an impressive goal scoring record, with three in nine appearances for Colombia.
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Barcelona were hoping to let him stay in Brazil for as long as possible, given their agreement will still be in place for another year.
However, their current plight — coupled with reported interest from other parties — may force them to act sooner than anticipated.