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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona set asking price for player wanted by Wolves
Barcelona are set to part ways with several players this summer, and one of them could be on their way to the Premier League. The likes of Andreas Christensen, Pablo Torre and Ansu Fati are expected to be leaving Barcelona during this summer's second transfer window, which opens for business at the start of July. And in recent days, it has emerged that another first team player could be on the move – that being Gerard Martin. Advertisement Martin, who was backup to Alejandro Balde at left-back throughout last season, has attracted interest from Wolves. The Premier League side are in the market for a replacement for Manchester City-bound Rayan Ait-Nouri, and among their options is the Barcelona man. Barcelona establish Gerard Martin asking price Image via Squakwa As reported by Sport, Barcelona are open to selling Martin, although he was not one of the players that they had been expected to leave this summer. They are prepared to accept an offer in the region of €12m, which would represent good profit on a player that joined from UE Cornella two years. Advertisement Barcelona have yet to receive an offer from Wolves, who will be more than capable of reaching the asking price that has been established by the La Liga champions. If a deal were to go through, the report notes that Hector Fort would no longer be considered for departure during the summer transfer window. Fort is the player that had looked most likely to leave Barcelona this summer, although he is reportedly not keen on the idea of a departure. And he would get his wish if Martin goes, with the club not willing to lose a third left-back option about Martin and Alex Valle, who has already completed a transfer to Serie A side Como. It remains to be seen whether Wolves made a move for Martin, but if they do, it would be no surprise to see a deal completed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Al-Nassr strongly interested in 29-year-old Barcelona ace; ready to offer ‘more than double' salary
Andreas Christensen's future remains one of the few unresolved issues Barcelona are aiming to address in this transfer window. The 29-year-old defender's contract expires in 2026 but there has not been a renewal offer from the La Liga champions yet even though Hansi Flick and his staff appreciate him greatly. Al-Nassr showing concrete interest Now, according to SPORT, Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has shown strong interest in signing Christensen, offering a potential deal that would more than double his current salary. Advertisement Al-Nassr representatives visited Barcelona a month and a half ago to inquire about several players, with a particular focus on central defenders. Christensen's name came up during those talks, but the interest has only become more concrete in recent days. However, the Danish international has not yet shown any intention of leaving. Barcelona, for their part, would be open to his departure, given his current contract situation. Christensen is appreciated by the coaching staff. Flick relied on him during the final stretch of the season, once he returned from injuries. Christensen on Al-Nassr's radar. (Photo by) The German coach values his quality and versatility – capable of playing both as a centre-back and a defensive midfielder – but he is also aware that the squad is overcrowded in central defence, and an exit could help ease that. Advertisement Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi are Flick's preferred starters while Ronald Araujo is also set to stay and Eric Garcia is expected to renew his contract. Jules Kounde is also an option to play at centre-back if needed and there are young academy players who could be promoted. Because of this depth, Barcelona ultimately decided against pursuing Jonathan Tah and would open the doors for Christensen's exit. So far, Christensen's priority has been to stay at Barcelona, and he has stated more than once that his goal is to see out his contract until 2026 before deciding on his future. The defender believes he will earn playing time and is unbothered by the lack of a renewal offer. The offer from Saudi Arabia could change his thinking, though Barcelona have no confirmation of that and believe he will stay.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Premier League clubs eye Barcelona defender as exit looms
Andreas Christensen's time at Barcelona could soon be coming to an end, with several Premier League clubs reportedly expressing strong interest in bringing the Danish centre-back back to England, according to Fichajes. It must be noted that the 29-year-old defender has struggled to maintain a consistent presence in the squad this season due to a string of injuries. Advertisement While he has indeed shown flashes of quality when fit, the repeated physical setbacks have disrupted his rhythm and reduced his influence under both Xavi and Hansi Flick. Furthermore, the emergence of Pau Cubarsi, combined with Inigo Martinez's consistent displays, has meant fewer opportunities for the Dane in key matches. As a result, Barcelona are said to be open to parting ways with the defender if a good offer comes in this summer. Highly regarded in the Premier League Andreas Christensen could leave Barcelona in the summer. (Photo by) Christensen remains highly regarded in England, where he built a solid reputation during his years at Chelsea. Several Premier League sides are understood to be monitoring his situation closely, drawn to his experience, ball-playing ability, and composure under pressure—traits that remain valuable in the fast-paced environment of English football. Advertisement From Barcelona's perspective, a potential transfer could make sense on multiple levels. Offloading Christensen would help reduce the club's wage bill and bring in funds at a time when financial restructuring remains a priority. With younger talents emerging in defence, Barça's sporting department could view this summer as the right time to refresh its backline and focus on building for the future. Furthermore, it is also said that those close to the player reportedly acknowledge that Christensen would not be opposed to a return to the Premier League, especially if he is offered regular playing time and a key role.
Iraqi News
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Barcelona Decides on Christensen's Future
Follow-up - INA Barcelona has decided on the future of Danish defender Andreas Christensen for next season. Christensen has not played for Barcelona this season due to injury, and his contract expires in the summer of 2026. According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," Barcelona has decided that Christensen will not be part of the Catalan team's roster next season. The newspaper indicated that the current priority is for Christensen to regain his fitness and participate in matches, before putting him up for sale at the end of the season, fearing he could sign for free with any club next January. The newspaper explained that if no convincing offers for Christensen arrive, Barcelona may offer the player a contract extension for an additional year, or allow him to leave to regain his form and increase his market value. Brentford, England, remains one of the clubs interested in signing Christensen, having tried to sign him last summer, and is ready to consider various options to conclude the deal. The newspaper said that the player understands Barcelona's position after his long absence, and despite his great professionalism, he wants to participate and feel important to the team. It's worth noting that Christensen joined Barcelona in the summer of 2022 on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired.
New York Times
01-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Barcelona's Andreas Christensen suffers fresh setback with calf injury
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, who has not played since August, has suffered an injury setback just days after returning to full fitness. Christensen has suffered a recurrence of the injury to his soleus muscle in his left calf and will now miss this weekend's La Liga match against Real Sociedad, while he will undergo further tests on Sunday to evaluate the extent of the injury. Advertisement The 28-year-old returned to Barca's matchday squad in January for the first time since the opening La Liga match of the season following over four months out with an Achilles tendon problem, before being ruled out for three weeks with a new calf injury. The Denmark international made a 26-minute cameo appearance in Hansi Flick's first league match in charge against Valencia in August but has not featured since, despite being named in a matchday squad three times in January. Christensen's contract at the Catalan club runs until 2026, and boardroom sources told The Athletic in December that no player with only one year left on their contract was going to start the 2025-26 season. The centre-back joined Barca from Chelsea as a free agent in 2022 and helped the club win the league title in his first season at the club, where he has scored four goals across 75 appearances. After Sunday's match against La Real, Flick's side travel to Benfica for the first leg of their last 16-tie on Wednesday before returning to La Liga action three days later at home to Osasuna. ()
