Barcelona news: Lionel Messi told of huge development over Samuel Umtiti - claim
LIONEL MESSI has learned that Marquinhos wants to sign for Barcelona should Samuel Umtiti leave, according to stunning reports in Spain.
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Ernesto Valverde may be forced to splash out on a centre-back in the event that Umtiti should leave.
Manchester United have been keeping tabs on the Frenchman, who has a £52million release clause inserted into his contract, as Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his defensive options.
And it seems the Catalan giants are working hard behind the scenes to line up a potential replacement for the 24-year-old.
Spanish news outlet Don Balon report Messi has been told of Barcelona’s interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos.
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The report suggests the Brazilian wants to join if Umtiti is sold.
Don Balon also claim Real Madrid are lining up a move for Marquinhos as a replacement for Sergio Ramos, however the player has his heart set on a move to the Nou Camp.
Umtiti meanwhile, didn’t want to be drawn into speculation over his future last weekend as he said: “Everything happens very quickly in the world we live in.
"All I can say is that I’m very happy here.
“My renewal? This is a subject that I don’t want to discuss too much. For my part, nothing’s started.”