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Report: Barcelona make formal offer to loan Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen

Barcelona are looking to sign Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen on loan till the rest of the season as cover for Samuel Umtiti, reports Sport.

The Frenchman is recovering from a knee injury and might no longer need to undergo surgery, but the Camp Nou outfit aren’t willing to take any risks and are keen on signing a temporary cover should worst come to worst.

The 22-year-old Denmark international is seen as a suitable cover, and while an agreement between both clubs is a long way off, a deal remains feasible in the coming weeks.