Manchester United attempt to sign Samuel Umtiti from Barcelona
Manchester United’s efforts to sign a central defender this summer are very much on the move, according to a report from Catalan newspaper Sport this morning.
Jose Mourinho has been calling Samuel Umtiti on a regular basis to try and convince him to sign for Manchester United.
Umtiti, who is enjoying an excellent season at Barcelona, is playing both sides of the equation and could well sign a new contract at the Camp Nou.
The front page of Sport on Friday morning
The front page of Sport on Friday morning
Samuel Umtiti has two options
Sport confirm that whether Samuel Umtiti stays at Barcelona next season is a “great unknown”.
Manchester United tried to sign the French centre back in the January window. The Red Devils are willing to pay Umtiti’s release clause of 60 million euros.
According to reports in Spain, Manchester United would pay Umtiti nine million euros per season. The French defender is currently on four million euros a year at the La Liga giants.
Meetings have been held by Samuel Umtiti’s brother and representative Yannick Umtiti with Manchester United.
In addition, Manchester United regularly have scouts at Barcelona matches watching Umtiti.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Paul Pogba of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford on January 15, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Pogba & Martial also trying to convince Umtiti
Besides the regular calls from Jose Mourinho, Sport also reveal that French international team mates Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are also trying to convince Umtiti to join Manchester United.
Umtiti meanwhile, has informed Barcelona of the salary increase offered by Manchester United.
This comes just a year and a half after Umtiti signed for Barcelona from Lyon for 25 million euros.
Were Umtiti to receive nine million euros per season, he would be one of the best paid players at Barcelona.
The La Liga leaders are keen to tie down Umtiti before the World Cup to a new contract as they fear his current market value will increase at Russia 2018.
Intriguingly, Sport add that Jose Mourinho has no qualms about calling up Barcelona players. Something Pep Guardiola would never do, despite being a former coach of the La Liga giants.
Read more: https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/transfers/manchester-united-boss-jose-mourinho-samuel-umtiti/
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