Brentford target ex-Premier League star to bolster defensive options

Former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has only made one league appearance for Barcelona this season but wants to fight for his place

Miguel Delaney
Chief Football Writer
Monday 27 January 2025 12:31 EST
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Brentford hope to bring in former Chelsea star Andreas Christensen to boost their defensive options
Brentford hope to bring in former Chelsea star Andreas Christensen to boost their defensive options (Getty Images)

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Brentford are considering a move for Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, as manager Thomas Frank looks at whether he can improve his defensive options this January. The Camp Nou hierarchy want to make outgoings to meet financial restrictions but it is understood the former Chelsea centre-half wants to fight for his place.

Christensen has been injured for much of the season, meaning he has only made one league appearance. While the 28-year-old is intent on reclaiming his place, Barca's financial situation has meant clubs are willing to test whether a deal is possible.

Brentford would be open to a move, although it may take considerable persuasion for Christensen to drop from Champions League level. Those close to the situation nevertheless insist this is where Frank can be influential, especially given the Danish links, and the fact the Brentford manager has had such success with a series of Christensen's international teammates.

Frank already has four Danish internationals in the squad, including club captain Christian Nørgaard. Brentford also gave Christian Eriksen his first step back into elite football, having shockingly suffered cardiac arrest in a Euro 2020 match against Finland.

That was one of four tournaments that Christensen has played in for Denmark, having earned 74 caps in his international career so far.

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