With not a lot time left earlier than the winter switch window slams shut, FC Barcelona are nonetheless attempting to make up room on their wage invoice to usher in Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
The Blaugrana have dominated out the sale of Eric Garcia and with Ansu Fati refusing to depart, the main focus has shifted to Andreas Christensen.
In any case, the 28-year-old finds himself low on the pecking order with Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, and even Garcia forward of him.
Manchester United and Juventus have proven an curiosity within the Danish worldwide, however now there’s a contemporary suitor for the centre-back.
Brentford eye Andreas Christensen
In response to Miguel Delaney of the Impartial, Brentford are contemplating signing Christensen from Barcelona as supervisor Thomas Frank appears to be like to strengthen his defensive choices this January.
The Premier League membership see the 28-year-old as a possible candidate contemplating that the Catalans have to make a sale to signal their goal, i.e., Rashford.
Andreas Christensen on Brentford’s radar. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photos)
Convincing Christensen to depart Champions League soccer could also be a tricky promote, although, however the Danish connection at Brentford would possibly play an element.
In any case, supervisor Frank hails from the identical nation because the Barcelona defender, whereas the Premier League membership even have the centre-back’s compatriots Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, and Mads Roerslev on their roster.
Christensen not trying to depart
Christensen’s contract with Barcelona expires in the summertime of 2026 and up to now there was no renewal provide from the membership.
Nonetheless, the Danish worldwide, who has solely made one league look this season, is set to remain and battle for his spot at Barcelona. After spending a lot of the season sidelined with damage, the 28-year-old is raring to regain his place.
So, it will likely be as much as Brentford to persuade the previous Chelsea man to vary his stance if they’re severe about his signature.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.