Liverpool are ready to go all out in their pursuit of Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. Barcelona have the obligation to sell some important players in the summer transfer window amid their crunch financial situation. Player sales are expected to ease some economic pressure and allow the Catalan club to make signings to improve the squad for the next season.
The Spanish champions need around £85m to meet their financial commitments before the summer transfer window slams shut, meaning any new signings could largely depend on a raft of sales.
Andreas Christensen is among the players that could leave Barcelona in the summer. Liverpool are reportedly willing to dish out €50 million to sign the Danish centre-back as they eye defensive reinforcements to improve their squad next season.
Christensen, 27, enjoyed a solid debut season at Barcelona following his arrival from Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer of 2022. The Denmark international forged a strong partnership with Ronald Araujo at the heart of Barcelona’s defence last term, helping Xavi Hernandez’s side win the La Liga title.
Andreas Christensen attracting interest from Liverpool
With Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the season, Liverpool will attempt to maintain the high quality of work produced by the German tactician. Even without deciding who would replace Klopp in the summer, the Merseyside club have started putting plans in place to strengthen their squad.
Signing a top centre-back is high on the club’s priority list, as Virgil van Dijk will turn 33 in July while Joel Matip looks likely to be released at the end of the season. Thus, Liverpool are understood to have set their sights on Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen.
Christensen has proven to be an excellent addition for Barcelona, operating in a flat back four, three-man backline and in defensive midfield under Xavi.
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The Denmark international’s previous Premier League experience with Chelsea would make him a quality signing for Liverpool, whilst being an able replacement for Matip. He is a leader in defence and could form a strong partnership with Van Dijk at Anfield.
As Barcelona has been facing financial problems for some time now, the Reds could entice Christensen to leave and become a part of the new manager’s project. Given their condition, Christensen’s sale would be ideal for the Spanish giants.