Everton prepare for imminent exit after Andreas Christensen transfer development
Everton have an opportunity to add some serious quality to their team with Barcelona centre-back Andreas Christensen.
The Denmark international, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, moved to Camp Nou in 2022 as a free agent.
Christensen has now popped up on David Moyes’ radar, with the defender’s current contract at the LaLiga giants set to expire next summer.
James Tarkowski and Michael Keane have formed an impressive partnership at the Merseyside outfit in recent weeks, but the Scottish manager may soon need to reinforce his backline in L4.
Andreas Christensen to replace Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite has constantly been linked with a move away from the Toffees in recent years.
The Englishman has shown a lot of potential at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and it isn’t surprising to see the top teams keeping their eyes on him.
While Moyes may have been able to stop the Blues from selling the 23-year-old in the summer, things could potentially change in the coming months.
Branthwaite’s exit from the Hill Dickinson Stadium hasn’t been ruled out, and a lucrative offer from a Champions League team will give the Merseyside outfit something to think about.
Christensen has the quality and experience to strengthen the Scottish manager’s squad as he looks to qualify for a European competition, making the Danish centre-back someone The Friedkin Group should pursue.
Andreas Christensen may not need much convincing after what’s happened
The likes of Manchester United wanted Branthwaite before the start of the season, and the Blues need a contingency in case he leaves.
Christensen seems like the perfect target for Everton, not just because the centre-back may be available as a free agent, but the promise of regular game time will surely be enough to convince him.
| Appearances | Subbed on | Minutes played |
| 17 | 13 | 515 |
The Denmark international hasn’t really been able to establish himself as a first-choice at Barcelona, and that has been more evident than ever in the current campaign, with Hansi Flick starting him just four times in all competitions.
With Christensen failing to be more than a squad player at the Camp Nou, the Merseyside outfit should take advantage of the situation and try to close a deal before other competitors.
Enjoyed this article? Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account – @goodisonnews