Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Chelsea over a potential deal to sign Andreas Christensen in January.
According to a report from Sport, the La Liga giants have initiated contact with Chelsea’s Marina Granovskaia as they seek a short-term replacement for Samuel Umtiti.
There are fears in the Nou Camp that the Frenchman may require knee surgery as he continues to struggle with injuries.
It is claimed that Granovskaia did not react positively to the contact and is keen to keep hold of the player.
However, there are hopes that should Barcelona step up their interest, the Blues could be convinced into a deal.
A host of players, including ex-Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, have been linked with a move to the Nou Camp as the club search far and wide for a potential stopgap.
Chelsea have reiterated their desire to keep the Danish defender in January, despite his limited involvement under Maurizio Sarri this season.
