The three Argentine defenders Barcelona are eyeing as potential signings | OneFootball

Faced with the absence of Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araújo's leave due to mental health issues, the team led by Hansi Flick will need to make additions to the central defense, and for that, they are targeting Argentine players, two of whom are world champions.

Amid a break for Christmas and New Year, Barcelona is already starting to move in the winter transfer market in Europe. In this regard, the portal Mundo Deportivo released a report about the players the Barça team has on their radar, especially to strengthen the central defense, considering the absences of Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araújo's indefinite leave. On that list, among several names, are three Argentinians, two of whom are world champions: Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Senesi, and Juan Foyth.

In the case of Otamendi, he is 37 and seems to be approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he is a starter at Benfica under José Mourinho and a key player due to his leadership and for wearing the captain's armband. His contract ends in June 2026, and for now, it is unclear if he will renew.

With Senesi, a similar situation occurs, as his contract also expires in June of the next year. Likewise, he is 28 years old and has already played 170 matches in the Premier League with Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola, one of the revelations of last season and the current one. His good performances earned him a call-up from Lionel Scaloni to join the Argentina National Team. His acquisition will not be easy, as Atlético de Madrid, led by Cholo Simeone, is also interested in signing him, something that would raise the price of the native from Entre Ríos.

Juan Foyth has 149 matches with Villarreal under his belt and convinces Barcelona with his versatility, as he can effectively play as a right-back and central defender. Additionally, he has a noteworthy ability to play out from the back, which could attract the Catalan club.

Other names mentioned in the list provided by Mundo Deportivo include Stefan de Vrij from Inter and teammate of Lautaro Martínez, Diogo Leite, a 26-year-old defender from Union Berlin in Germany, Diego Llorente from Betis, and Luiz Felipe, who belongs to Rayo Vallecano.

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