Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen in ‘advanced talks’ with Barcelona over summer free transfer with contract expiring

ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN is in advanced talks with Barcelona over a free transfer, according to reports.

The Chelsea centre-back's contract expires at the end of the season.

And as it looks increasingly likely he will not sign an extension at Stamford Bridge after rejecting a number of extensions.

He is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a new club now to join in the summer.

Christensen teamed up with the KIN agency around Christmas, where Lionel Messi’s older brother Rodrigo has huge interests.

And in Spain state the Denmark defender, 25, and his representatives have been holding extensive discussions with the Nou Camp giants.

The Catalan side are very keen on Christensen as they look to bolster their back line.

There were negotiations over a potential transfer a few years ago.

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But this time around, cash-strapped Barca know they can secure the 55-cap star without having to pay a transfer fee.

The report adds Christensen has dreamed of playing for Barcelona for many years.

However, it is not a done deal just yet and a number of Premier League clubs are said to be interested in the former Brondby youngster.

The centre-half, though, wants to respect Chelsea so will not consider a proposal from any English clubs as Bayern Munich also fight for his signature.

Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid have also been linked with a swoop.

Christensen has made 21 appearances under Thomas Tuchel this season, scoring two goals.

The Blues risk losing fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta this summer with their contracts also expiring.

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