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Bayern Munich join Barcelona in the race for Chelsea's Andreas Christensen with the Blues defender out of contract in the summer and continuing to dwell on a new deal to remain at Stamford Bridge

Bayern Munich have joined Barcelona by expressing interest in signing Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.

The 25-year-old is out of contract in the summer and free to speak to foreign clubs now. He was offered new terms by Chelsea earlier in the season but has still to agree.

Bayern and Barca are looking at free agent options and have added the Danish centre-back to their list as have Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is a target for both Bayern Munich and Barcelona

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is a target for both Bayern Munich and Barcelona

Boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to keep the Denmark international who is stalling on a new deal

Chelsea are also continuing to explore full-back options despite recalling Kenedy from his loan at Flamengo.