Barcelona are grappling with major salary cap issues, prompting the need to sell players to accommodate new signings. The club urgently requires at least two additions—a left-winger and a right-back—but must first offload several squad members to manage their wage expenses.
Sport reports that players like Ansu Fati, who is no longer in the club’s plans, and one of their central defenders are on the chopping block. The current focus is on either Andreas Christensen or Eric García, with the club aiming to move one of them before the transfer window closes.
The decision on which player will be sold hinges on the offers received and the financial benefits of the sale. Christensen is viewed as a more valuable asset, and Barcelona is open to selling him for €25 million (£21m/$28m).
Both Manchester United and Tottenham have shown strong interest in Christensen if he becomes available. His agent, who also represents Barcelona’s Ilkay Gundogan, is well-versed in the Premier League and has fielded inquiries from several English clubs. Christensen had been previously linked with Newcastle United, but their financial fair play limitations have restrained their ability to make a competitive offer.
With the transfer window closing soon, timing is crucial. Barcelona must carefully consider their options, as the sale of either Christensen or García will affect their ability to sign new players and register Dani Olmo with La Liga. The Danish defender came off the bench against Valencia, and it remains uncertain if Hansi Flick will include him in the lineup against Athletic Club on Saturday.
Andreas Christensen
Andreas Christensen
This season he played in total once for 26 minutes for La Liga.
Andreas Christensen didn’t score any goal for FC Barcelona. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 2-1 against Valencia. The next match in La Liga will be against Athletic Club.
FC Barcelona performance and stats
FC Barcelona is currently 1st in the La Liga with 3 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 1.
FC Barcelona will play the next match in La Liga against Athletic Club on Saturday 24th of August in Barcelona. The prediction is FC Barcelona winning the match.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 3 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 1 goals and conceding 0.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 24th of August in Crawley. The prediction is Brighton & Hove Albion winning the match.
Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats
Tottenham Hotspur is currently 9th in the Premier League with 1 points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 1 goals and conceding 1.
Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 24th of August in London. The prediction is Tottenham Hotspur winning the match.