Liverpool eye summer deal for La Liga defender with Premier League experience

Liverpool are actively considering a move for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen

Liverpool are targeting Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen to bolster their defence during the January transfer window. Christensen gained important first-team experience during his tenure with Chelsea before moving to Barcelona during the summer of 2022.

The 27-year-old joined Chelsea as a free transfer in 2012 when Andre Villas-Boas managed Chelsea during his short tenure. He spent two years in a loan deal with Borussia Monchengladbach, earning important first-team experience in the Bundesliga.

Christensen earned an international debut for Denmark against Montenegro during the 2-1 home victory in 2015. Standing at 1.87 metres, the Denmark international is a dominating presence in both the aerial and ground duels.

At 27 years old, he has earned a reputation for his adeptness on the ball, effectively utilizing possession and distributing it with precision. He has shown great mentality and composure on and off the ball, making timely tackles and interceptions.

Fichajes reported that Liverpool are willing to sign Christensen from Barcelona to bolster their defence during the upcoming transfer window. The Catalan side are willing to sell the Danish defender due to their financial situation.

Joel Matip’s absence exacerbated Liverpool’s injury crisis as his contract approaches expiration at the end of the season. The Reds manager Jurgen Klopp put faith in youngsters like Jarell Quansah who stepped up and delivered performances consistently.

Despite the injury crisis, the Reds are currently at the top of the Premier League table. They have also successfully progressed in each cup competition, taking every tournament seriously with the ambition to win each.

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Klopp has announced that he would step back from the managerial role at the end of the current season. The rumours surrounding Christensen and Liverpool are already questionable while the managerial position makes them more skeptical. Christensen is a strong defender but the Reds already have players that are superior to him in terms of talent and productivity.