Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans leading Jonathan Tah race, club ready to offload Danish ace, and more - November 17, 2024
Barcelona are leading the LaLiga title race after 13 games this season. Hansi Flick's team have won 11 and lost just two games so far in the league.
Meanwhile, the Catalans are the favorites to sign Jonathan Tah next year. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants have decided to cash in on a Danish defender in 2025.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from November 17, 2024.
Barcelona leading Jonathan Tah race
Barcelona are leading the race to sign Jonathan Tah in 2025, according to Sport via Florian Plettenberg. The German defender's future has been the talk of the town of late, with his Bayer Leverkusen contract set to expire next summer.
The player has already announced that he won't sign an extension at the BayArena. Real Madrid are already planning a move for the player at the end of this season.
However, the report adds that the Catalans and Bayern Munich are the most likeliest destinations for Tah. The player is likely to choose between the two clubs and isn't eyeing a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona could be in the market for a new defender in 2025 and the chance to sign someone like Tah for free will certainly suit their finances.
Catalans ready to offload Andreas Christensen
Barcelona have decided to let Andreas Christensen leave in 2025, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. The Danish defender arrived at Camp Nou in the summer of 2022 as a free agent. He enjoyed an impressive start to life at the club, but has dropped down the pecking order of late.
Christensen is currently out with an injury, but is expected to make his return to full fitness next month. However, he is no longer part of Hansi Flick's plans and will be allowed to leave.
The 28-year-old's contract with the Catalans runs until 2026, but he could be offloaded in January or next summer. Despite his recent struggles, Christensen is not short of options, with a return to the Premier League quite likely.
Former player backs Joshua Kimmich for Camp Nou move
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus believes Joshua Kimmich could be on his way to Camp Nou next year. The German midfielder's contract at the Allianz Arena is all set to expire at the end of this season and he hasn't agreed to a new deal yet.
The Catalans have had their eyes on Kimmich for long and they could target a Bosman move for the player next summer. The 29-year-old could be the ideal replacement for Sergio Busquets at the club.
Speaking recently, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, Matthaus added that Hansi Flick's presence in the dugout could lure Kimmich to the LaLiga giants.
“Bayern have a great team, a great style of play and a great atmosphere. But maybe Kimmich wants to try something different. We know that at Barcelona there is a coach, Hansi Flick, who holds him in very high regard,” said Matthaus.
Kimmich has appeared 16 times across competitions for Bayern Munich this season, setting up four goals.