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Manchester United have joined Juventus within the race to signal Andreas Christensen from Barcelona, as per reviews.
Ruben Amorim’s again three has introduced little defensive stability on the Theatre of Desires, with United having conceded 16 targets of their final seven video games.
The better share of the targets the Purple Devils have conceded has come from set-pieces. Nonetheless, their centre-backs might have accomplished much more to keep away from giving freely low-cost set-pieces and guard their penalty space with extra authority.
Erik ten Hag signed Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro to strengthen his backline within the summmer however the two signings have did not have any drastic affect. Additional, Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation has solely heightened the necessity for extra funding in that space.
Manchester United set their sights on Andreas Christensen
In keeping with Mundo Deportivo, in the previous couple of hours, United and Juventus have proven “critical” curiosity in signing Christensen within the January switch window.
Christensen left Chelsea in the summertime of 2022 to hitch Barcelona as a free agent. Beneath Xavi, he was one of many aspect’s finest defenders, impressing along with his physicality.
The 6ft 2in defender’s versatility and technical means in possession additionally made him a key a part of the Catalan giants’ lineup.
Nevertheless, an ACL harm in August sidelined him and this season he has solely made one look underneath Hansi Flick. Now his future on the membership is unsure.
The 28-year-old enters the ultimate 18 months of his contract at Camp Nou in January, which means he’s unlikely to value lots ought to United and Juve make a proper method.
Not a lot has been revealed about United’s plans however it’s urged the Serie A outfit might request a mortgage transfer subsequent month.
In the meantime, Barcelona have set their sights on Previous Trafford in hopes of touchdown Marcus Rashford. The Englishman is predicted to return in Amorim’s matchday squad in opposition to Newcastle United however his long-term future on the membership stays doubtful.
The Spanish outfit have an interest however his profitable contract is seen as an enormous impediment.
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