MU targets Andreas Christensen to strengthen defense
MU coach Ruben Amorim is having a headache with the problem of stabilizing the defense system.
The Red Devils are currently among the Premier League's worst-performing teams, partly due to Lisandro Martinez's poor form and the lack of consistency from veteran centre-backs Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans.
In a bid to improve, Andreas Christensen – Barcelona centre-back and former Chelsea player – has been put on United's priority list, according to sources from The Mirror.
Christensen, born in 1996, is an experienced and defensively skilled centre-back who has shone at Chelsea, particularly in the 3-4-3 system under Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel. The Dane is known for his reading of the game, his ability to win aerial duels, and his versatility as he can play as both an outside centre-back and a central centre-back.
The 2020/21 Champions League title with Chelsea is the clearest proof of Christensen's talent. If he joins Old Trafford, he will be an important addition, especially in set-piece situations - a long-standing weakness of MU.
Christensen joined Barcelona from Chelsea but his Camp Nou career has not gone as expected. Constant injuries and a tight wage bill have led the Catalan club to consider selling him in the next transfer window.
However, convincing Christensen is not easy. He has not expressed any intention to leave Barcelona, and with his current high salary, MU will need to make a really attractive offer to win the signature of the Danish midfielder.
If successful, the Christensen deal could be an important piece for coach Ruben Amorim to complete the defense system and effectively deploy the 3-4-3 formation at MU. However, competition from other teams and negotiations with Barcelona promise to not be easy.
With the current situation, the upcoming January transfer window will be an opportunity for MU to show their determination to improve the squad and return to the top race of the Premier League.
