Manchester United have had a quiet winter transfer window, but they could be busy in the coming days.
The left wing-back position has been problematic under manager Ruben Amorim. A new solution could be sought.
A striker could be another priority for the Portuguese due to the inconsistent form of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
Sport claims that United could consider signing Andreas Christensen from Barcelona this winter.
The centre-back’s future has been placed in doubt after Ronald Araujo was convinced to sign a new contract.
The Blaugrana are open to offloading Christensen or Eric Garcia this winter to free up wages to bring in a midfielder or a striker.
United have made ‘some contact’ regarding Christensen, but no formal offer has been made.
Christensen would be a fine signing
The 28-year-old has made just one appearance for the Blaugrana this season. He has been sidelined since late August with an Achilles tendon injury.
The Dane recently returned to team training with the Catalan giants, and he is anticipated to make the matchday squad against Getafe this weekend.
His return to full fitness should encourage bids from his suitors. Christensen could be open to a transfer as he is no longer an assured starter when fit.
Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez are the regular central defenders under manager Hansi Flick. There is also competition from Araujo and Garcia.
Barcelona are also aiming to land Jonathan Tah on a free transfer in the summer.
This could pave the way for Christensen’s exit. Given his vast Premier League experience from his Chelsea days, he would be a superb signing for United.
The 28-year-old had multiple seasons playing in a back three. He could seamlessly fit into the 3-4-2-1 formation under Amorim.
The 2020/21 Champions League winner completed 94 percent of his passes and won 71% of aerial duels in La Liga last term.
It appears to be a no-brainer decision to recruit him. He was valued at £21 million last summer. United could sign him for less after his injury lay-off.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
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