Danish continental team Christina Watches are reportedly interested in Chris Horner. Manager Claus Hembo has confirmed to Danish paper BT that Horner’s manager contacted the team.

"We have been talking for a few days now. I have told his manager that we are very interested [in signing Horner]. We are honored. It shows that we have international stature." 

Horner is out of contract and has been training in neutral kit at home. The 42 year old was offered to Vini Fantini and Europcar in 2013 as well as being rejected by former team Lotto-Belisol and United Healthcare. His 2013 team, Trek, previously RadioShack-Leopard, were interested in signing him but negotiations stumbled over the 2013 Vuelta winner’s wage.

“We have to prioritise the youngsters and above all, I can’t give Chris what he wants: we have other priorities,” team manager Luca Guercilena told Tuttobici in November. 

"We need extra sponsor money to sign him," Hembo said. "I am calling my network at the moment. We need about 1.5 million [Danish krones - $273,000]. That's not his salary; it's what we need. I can imagine we need money like this. Imagine we line up for the Tour of Denmark with the Vuelta champion in our team."

Almost all WorldTour and Procontinental teams have finalized their rosters for 2014 and preparations for the new season are in full swing. A continental team might be the only option left for the Vuelta winner. Juan José Cobo, the 2011 Vuelta winner, took the same route, signing with Turkish team Torku Sekerspor.

Christina Watches already has Stefan Schumacher and Constantino Zaballa under contract for 2014. Michael Rasmussen rode for the team in 2011 and 2012. He intends to become the team's sports director after his doping suspension ends in 2015.