As the transfer window nears its end, Barcelona are preparing for a significant shake-up, and Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on the situation.
The Catalan giants, facing financial constraints, are considering selling one of their first-team central defenders, with Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia both in the spotlight.
Barcelona’s financial struggles have forced the club to offload players to make room for new signings.
The club aims to bring in a left winger and a right-back before the transfer window closes but to do so, they need to reduce their wage bill. This has led to the difficult decision of potentially selling either Christensen or Garcia.
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How Barcelona are forced to make tough decisions?
Andreas Christensen, who joined Barcelona last season, has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Tottenham.
Despite his desire to stay at the Camp Nou, the Danish defender might be forced to leave if a top offer comes in. Barcelona are reportedly seeking at least €25 million ($27.8m) for Christensen, who still has three years left on his contract. Christensen has been linked to several Premier League clubs, but no concrete offers have been made yet.
On the other hand, Eric Garcia faces a different challenge. The young Spanish defender returned to Barcelona with hopes of becoming a regular starter, but fierce competition has limited his playing time.
Girona have expressed interest in taking Garcia on loan, but Barcelona would prefer a permanent transfer. Garcia is determined to stay and fight for his place, but he might reconsider if the club decides he is surplus to requirements.
With the transfer deadline fast approaching, Manchester United and Tottenham are closely monitoring the situation. Both clubs are looking to strengthen their defence and could make a move if Barcelona decides to sell either Christensen or Garcia.
The coming days will be crucial as Barcelona looks to balance their squad and finances ahead of the new season.
