Liverpool appear ‘ready to go all out’ to recruit Barcelona star Andreas Christensen in the forthcoming transfer window, according to Spanish source Fichajes.
Liverpool club is rumoured to be looking to add a new defender to strengthen their defence this summer. Leny Yoro, Goncalo Inacio, and Antonio Silva have all been identified as major targets for the Reds, but Christensen is starting to stand out as a top choice.
Liverpool is ‘willing to go above and beyond’ to recruit Christensen, according to the Fichajes report, and they are prepared to pay a sum of approximately £43 million to get him to Anfield.
According to the article, Barcelona is now in a “delicate financial situation,” meaning they may need to sell some of their players in order to raise money for the team’s other positions.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool will be able to sign the defender if they make the £43 million offer, and if they do, it will be “one of the biggest bombshells” of the Premier League transfer market. The defender was formerly with Chelsea.
Christensen to Liverpool.
The defender had a strong season in La Liga last season, helping his team win the league title, after joining the Catalan giants as a free agent in the summer of 2022.
The defender previously shown himself in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, where he helped the Blues win the FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup.
Despite being a natural centre back, he is a gifted and adaptable player who can also play holding midfield. In addition to being swift and adept in the air, he also plays well out of the back and makes effective defensive contributions.
Thus, should Liverpool decide to acquire him, the 27-year-old may be a wise addition. But the Dane has recently suffered with fitness, and the Merseyside club wouldn’t want to sign a player who is prone to injuries.
Liverpool would therefore be better off looking into alternative strategies to strengthen their defence. It would be intriguing to see, though, if Anfield decides to take a more serious stance in their pursuit of signing Christensen during the next transfer window.