"Barcelona face a real defensive headache after Andreas Christensen suffered a partial tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in late December, an injury that looks set to keep him out for months and opens the door for a January signing. As reported multiple times before, Barcelona are evaluating several options who can reinforce the defence, and while many names have already been chalked off, there are a few market opportunities that the team can exploit."
"Recent reports say Inter could be open to selling him this winter, a window where Barcelona could pick up experience for a modest fee or a short loan plus small compensation, rather than a multi-year big outlay. For Barca, de Vrij would bring immediate stability as he knows how to organise a defence, exactly what Hansi Flick needs while Christensen recovers."
Andreas Christensen suffered a partial anterior cruciate ligament tear in late December that will sideline him for months, forcing Barcelona to seek defensive reinforcement. Salary-cap limits constrain any January move, so the club is prioritising sensible, affordable options. Stefan de Vrij, under contract at Inter until 2026, could be available for a modest fee or short loan with a small buy option and would bring leadership and organisation to the defence. Marcos Senesi, contracted to Bournemouth until 2026, represents a modern ball-playing centre-back; Bournemouth may sell in January to avoid losing him for free in summer, lowering his price.
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