The Premier League side is said to be planning a double raid on Barcelona’s duo
With Unai Emery assembling a top team and Monchi orchestrating transfers, Villa is keen to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial crisis and squad rebuild.
Both players have had their chances of playing first-team football reduced at Camp Nou, and a Premier League switch is now highly likely.
According to Fichajes, the players are Christensen and Casado.
Christensen, a past defensive mainstay, has slipped down the ranks because of injuries and the arrival of Pau Cubarsí, while Ronald Araújo and Iñigo Martínez are still favorites.
The Danish center-back is contracted until 2026, but with no renewal negotiations on the cards, Barcelona can sell if an offer is over €20 million.
His experience and ability to play with the ball make him a desirable signing for Villa, who are looking to strengthen their defense before their Champions League campaign.
Meanwhile, the future of Marc Casado at Barcelona is uncertain.
The young midfielder has minutes evading him in the face of injuries and intense competition.
Marc Bernal’s return and Barcelona’s desire for new signings in midfield may prompt Casado to seek a new destination.
Aston Villa and Chelsea are monitoring him, and Emery views him as a candidate to add some depth to his midfield.
Chelsea has already made approaches to Barcelona, testing the waters for signing both players, according to reports.
For the Catalan team, offloading fringe players is part of their need to reduce costs and streamline the team.
If Villa prices the players correctly, a transfer could be done at short notice.
For Christensen and Casado, a move to Villa Park could offer the playing time they so crave, with Barcelona gaining the financial respite it so badly requires.
As the summer window approaches, this potential double transfer could be a win-win for all concerned.
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