Al-Ittihad claims for Barcelona defender

Barcelona's financial troubles continue, leading the club to consider selling defender Andreas Christensen.

According to Football Espana, Saudi club Al-Ittihad is among those interested in the player.

If an agreement with Al-Ittihad cannot be reached, a return to the English Premier League seems the most likely option for the Danish player.

Talks about Andreas Christensen's departure have progressed in recent days, and Barcelona is open to offers for the 28-year-old defender. Hansi Flick does not appear to rely on him, as Christensen was left out of the starting lineup in last week's La Liga opener against Valencia.

Selling Christensen could help Barcelona alleviate their financial difficulties and free up space on the wage bill for registering new signings.

Over two seasons at Barcelona, the defender has played 75 matches across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.