Footem.in – Barcelona are navigating tricky territory in the summer transfer window. Reports suggest the club needs to offload a key player to balance their books and comply with La Liga’s Financial Fair Play regulations.
Andreas Christensen, the Danish defender, has emerged as a leading candidate for a potential sale. According to reports, AC Milan are seriously considering a move, prepared to offer around Rp 572 Billion for Christensen’s services.
Milan’s interest stems from their desire to reinforce their defensive line after finishing eighth in Serie A last season, missing out on Champions League qualification.
Christensen’s experience is seen as valuable asset for Milan’s ambitions to return to Europe’s elite competition. The 29-year-old is viewed as a suitable addition to the *Rossoneri* squad.
For Barcelona, selling Christensen could ease financial pressures and potentially create opportunities for younger players like Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez within the squad.
However, the decision carries considerable risk. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick reportedly believes Christensen’s departure could weaken the defense, especially after Inigo Martinez’s move to Al-Nassr.
Allegri Urges Milan to Act Quickly
It’s also understood that Massimiliano Allegri, now in charge at Milan, is pushing the club to swiftly finalize the deal. He believes Christensen’s European experience would significantly benefit his team.
Milan’s challenges extend beyond the Christensen transfer. The Italian club is also weighing up a move for Adrien Rabiot, the former Juventus midfielder who recently had disagreements with his club in France.
While Allegri’s desire is clear, Milan’s management needs to align any spending with their established wage limits, given their already substantial wage bill.
The coach reportedly maintains a strong relationship with Rabiot and is keen to work with him again. However, a significant obstacle arises from the midfielder’s high salary demands, around Rp 114 Billion per season, which exceeds Milan’s wage restrictions.
Dusan Vlahovic is another name that has been mentioned. The Serbian striker remains a target for Allegri, but the transfer fee and a salary of Rp 229 Billion per year are forcing Milan to reconsider.
Vlahovic’s future at Juventus appears uncertain, with his contract expiring next year. Milan is a favored destination, but Newcastle United could also be a contender given the uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s situation.
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