Manchester United will reportedly look to sign Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen in a deal worth €70 million this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Andreas Christensen is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are ready to pay €70 million to secure the services of the Barcelona defender in the summer transfer window.
Andreas Christensen has established himself as a pivotal figure since joining Barcelona last summer. The Danish international arrived at Spotify Camp Nou in a Bosman move after his Chelsea contract expired. And while he experienced teething problems, he has become a regular for Barcelona in the past few months.
The 27-year-old has turned out 27 times thus far for Barcelona, chipping in with one goal and one assist. But Christensen’s Barcelona future is uncertain amid the never-ending financial issues at Camp Nou. Such a situation has captured the attention of Manchester United.
Manchester United might delve into the market for a centre-back in the summer transfer window. And there is a myriad of reasons for the Red Devils’ eagerness to sign a central defender, despite signing one last summer. Firstly, Phil Jones will likely leave as a free agent when his contract runs out.
In addition, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof face uncertain futures at Old Trafford. And the former, in particular, is highly likely to leave Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Recent reports have linked Maguire with several clubs, with Manchester United set for showdown talks with the club captain.
Meanwhile, Raphael Varane has endured fitness issues since arriving from Real Madrid. And since the Frenchman does not have the endurance to last a long season, it behoves Manchester United to sign a centre-back. Christensen has thus emerged as a viable target. And the Red Devils are ready to fork out €70 million to sign the Barcelona defender this summer.
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It is unclear if Barcelona will be open to parting ways with Christensen only a year after signing him. But amid the eagerness to re-sign Lionel Messi, Barcelona must balance the books. That will give Manchester United a window of opportunity to pounce and sign the 27-year-old in a deal worth €70 million.
