Barcelona will be prevented from making a replacement signing for the injured Ousmane Dembele.

The €150m man broke down midway through the first-half of victory over Getafe. It's since been confirmed he will be missing up to four months as he requires thigh surgery.

It's been suggested Barca could be permitted by the LaLiga to make a replacement signing outside the transfer windows. However, local laws actually will prevent the prospect.

An absence of five months must be confirmed by medical authorities for any LaLiga club being granted permission to make a replacement signing.