Manchester United & Newcastle battle to sign Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen

Andreas Christensen has played 20 games this season

According to a rumour, Manchester United are a strong contender to sign a Barcelona Andreas Christensen player who is anticipated to leave in the summer, but Newcastle are predicted to provide fierce competition.

This month at Old Trafford, acquiring a centre-half and a striker are the top two priorities. About the latter, Man Utd was presented with an opportunity to sign Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig; however, it has since become apparent why they chose not to pursue the move.

Rather, Erik ten Hag will start looking at other options as Werner is expected to join Tottenham. Varane is being pursued by two Saudi clubs, but it’s believed that the Frenchman would rather stay in Europe.

Therefore, it’s possible that United would shelve its centre-back search until the summer. At that point, according to Spanish publication Sport, Manchester United might make a move for Andreas Christensen of Barcelona.

The 27-year-old Dane, whose time at Barcelona seems to be running out, has drawn interest from United, who are said to be “very interested.”

Indeed, this season, Christensen has fallen in the hierarchy behind Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde, Xavi’s preferred centre-back duo.

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The third choice is Inigo Martinez, and after his loan stint with high-flying Girona ends, there’s Eric Garcia to worry about.

Next season will also be worse for Christensen, as per the source, Barcelona has already chosen to include promising young player Chadi Riad in the starting lineup.

The 20-year-old will get another opportunity to shine next season since he is already thriving while on loan at Real Betis.

It’s reported that Xavi will be free to bench a centre-half because he has so many choices at his command, and Sport claims Christensen will serve as the strange man out.

Because of his extensive time spent with Chelsea, Christensen is well-versed in the Premier League. He never did, however, secure a regular starting position, and it’s debatable if he would truly benefit Manchester United.

There is a 12-month club option in Maguire’s contract, which would guarantee his future through 2026.

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