Manchester United and Newcastle United are in the running to sign FC Barcelona star Andreas Christensen, according to Spanish outlet SPORT (via Manchester Evening News).

It has also been stated that the club would make a move for the player during the summer transfer window in order to bring him back to England. Christensen’s most recent Premier League stint was at Chelsea.

Raphael Varane, Manchester United’s standout defender, could be on his way out if he leaves in the summer. If that happens, perhaps the Danish defender is a backup plan.

At this moment, it appears that Manchester United is interested in all of the players but has yet to make a deal. So far, the team’s sole transactions have resulted in the removal of players rather than the addition of new ones.

Sergi Reguilon was moved back to Tottenham at the start of the window, and he was followed by Donny van de Beek, who is on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Fabrizio Romano has also stated that Jadon Sancho will be loaned out to Borussia Dortmund. Because the team has yet to make any moves, a trade for Christensen is being regarded with skepticism.