Man Utd and Barcelona FURIOUS with latest Samuel Umtiti revelation caused by Real Madrid
MANCHESTER UNITED and Barcelona are reportedly furious with Samuel Umtiti after his latest transfer revelation has come to light.
Barcelona are apparently keen to keep their defender at the Nou Camp are are preparing to offer him a new contract.
However, Manchester United were hoping to take advantage of the France international’s €60million (£53m) buy-out clause in the summer.
But according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Real Madrid have made contact with Umtiti’s brother on a trip he made to the Spanish capital.
Los Blancos apparently want to snatch the 24-year-old from their rivals by paying his relatively cheap release clause.
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Umtiti was made the scapegoat for Barcelona’s Champions League exit at the hands of Roma in midweek.
The centre-back struggled to cope with the Italian side’s attack and he was powerless to stop the 3-0 defeat.
Rumours have since become rife of a potential move to United following his disappointing European display.
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But Diario Gol say Real are now in the driving seat to secure his signature.
The La Liga champion’s sneaky manoeuvre has apparently infuriated Barcelona president Josep María Bartomeu.
United will also be annoyed as they had placed Umtiti at the top of their priority list as Jose Mourinho bids to bolster his defensive ranks.