Umtiti escapes OL, Barça sees red

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By: Manu Tournoux

Umtiti escapes OL, Barça sees red

Forced to sell players to unlock its transfer window, FC Barcelona hopes to quickly separate from the French Clément Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti. The first city is heading for a permanent transfer to Tottenham. But the situation is complicated for the second, targeted by Olympique Lyonnais, but hesitant because of a Saudi offer.

The situation is becoming urgent for FC Barcelona. While Real Madrid presents English midfielder Jude Bellingham, the Catalan club is still not authorized to recruit. The Spanish champion received the validation of La Liga following the sending of his economic plan. A roadmap which notably provides for certain departures, starting with those of the French Clément Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti.

A priori, it is only a matter of time for the first city. The former Nancy, back from loan from Tottenham, should return there as part of a permanent transfer. Spurs are trying to negotiate the lowest amount possible in order to cover the centre-back’s hefty salary. According to local daily Sport, Barça are confident and expect to reach an agreement next week.

It’s more complicated for Umtiti

On the other hand, the file concerning Samuel Umtiti has been complicated for a few days. The 2018 world champion, convincing during his loan to Lecce, would be in contact with an Italian club and with Olympique Lyonnais. FC Barcelona, ​​which must absolutely conclude these two sales before July 1, expected to see its undesirable choose one of these destinations.

Only then, a club from Saudi Arabia would have come forward with an attractive salary offer. Enough to prolong the reflection of Samuel Umtiti who is no longer so certain of wanting to find Lyon, his training club. This is why Barca are starting to get impatient and put enormous pressure on the entourage of the former Gone, whose transfer will have to be finalized in the next two weeks.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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