FC Barcelona are rumoured to have nearly completed the signing of Chelsea contract rebel Andreas Christensen whose deal at the Bridge expires next summer.
The Denmark international is holding out on renewing terms in the English capital with Thomas Tuchel’s side despite the club pushing for the central defender to commit his future amidst other clubs tracking the situation.
Catalan giants FC Barcelona are tipped to be scouting the market for reinforcements in defence and are mulling over players to land on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
Christensen is right at the top of the shopping list for the new Barca gaffer Xavi who is keen to add to his options at the back and almost pulled off a move for the Blues defender, according to claims from the Spanish news outlet Fichajes ( via Sport).
The La Liga side are now looking at Juventus’ wantaway star Matthijs De Ligt as a viable target to keep tabs on ahead of the summer of 2022 with the Dutchman’s name also linked with the Champions League holders Chelsea.
