Andreas Christensen wishes to stay at Barcelona amid reports of an imminent sale and Newcastle United’s interest in the Danish defender.
According to Sport via Sport Witness, Andreas Christensen wants Barcelona to stay amid growing interest from the Premier League. Newcastle United are the team heavily keen on bringing the 27-year-old Barcelona star back to England, but they may have to wait until the summer.
Andreas Christensen wants Barcelona to stay
The report starts with Barcelona’s need to raise funds in the transfer market and points out Andreas Christensen as one of the candidates to leave. There are rumours that the Catalans may recall Chadi Riad from his role at Real Betis and integrate him back into the squad.
Riad’s starring performances for Betis may come as a boon for Barcelona, who are struggling with its finances. Selling a key defender could be on the cards for Xavi Hernandez’s side, as they can raise massive funds.
Christensen has already reiterated his desire to stay despite growing interest from Premier League clubs. The Danish defender joined Barcelona on a free transfer, which makes him a pivotal candidate to leave for a reasonable fee, which will see the Catalans make a hefty profit.
Despite suggestions they might act upon Premier League interest in the Dane, Barcelona are more likely to sell him in the summer rather than now. Hence, Christensen might get his wish to stay put, but he will ask questions about how long he will stay last for him here.
Newcastle United keen on Christensen
Eddie Howe had identified Christensen as a firm target for the Magpies a while ago, as there must have been talks held in the background. With Newcastle United interested, the Dane has barely shown any inclination towards making a move.
The Magpies are not alone in this hunt, with Manchester United and Tottenham also considered as suitors. Yet, Newcastle United will want to position themselves firmly if there’s a chance that Barcelona will consider a sale anytime this month.
Either way, there are chances they might keep tabs on the 27-year-old Barcelona star ahead of a summer move. In this case, they will want good ground covered with work in the background, as they will then have the opportunity to sign the Danish star at the first time of asking.
