Reports indicate that Arsenal is currently in pursuit of FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, with the possibility of him returning to the Premier League in January.
The 28-year-old, a product of Chelsea’s youth system, represented the club in 161 matches across different tournaments prior to his move to Barcelona on a free transfer for the 2022/23 campaign.
Christensen has played a significant role for Barcelona, featuring in 75 games over the last two seasons, showcasing his versatility by playing in both centre-back and defensive midfielder positions.
Currently sidelined with an Achilles injury, he is expected to be out of action for several months.
Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Christensen, with Mikel Arteta making efforts to lure him back to the Premier League in January, as per an English report.
The report further suggests that Barcelona is open to the potential departure of the player, as they have not definitively dismissed the possibility of his exit.