Barcelona, Spain (SportsNetwork.com) - FIFA has decided to temporarily suspend Barcelona's transfer ban, meaning that pending an appeal, the club will be able to buy players this summer.
Earlier this month, FIFA ruled that Barcelona would be banned from making any signings for the next two consecutive transfer windows after being found guilty of violating transfer regulations.
Barcelona announced that it would appeal the penalty after it was handed down, and FIFA has now said that the punishment would be placed on hold while the appeals are being heard.
The ruling is a big win for Barca, with the club having already agreed to sign Croatia international Alen Halilovic this summer, while Monchengladbach goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen has also reportedly agreed to a move to the Camp Nou.
Barcelona's lack of trophies this season is viewed as a sign that the club must undergo a makeover, with reports that the team is prepared to invest a large sum of money this summer to complete a shake up.
