Man United: Umtiti's a worthwhile chance to take says pundit
Barcelona are understood to be keen on selling Samuel Umtiti who has attracted interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham. According to Eldesmarque, Barca want Umtiti gone “as soon as possible” and would also definitely be open for a cut-price deal with any potential suitors.
In football now there are some people that it looks like they are sometimes more important than players and the clubs, and these people are very important sometimes in decisions, in solutions
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho
The talented centre-back has started just four La Liga matches this season for the Spanish champions due to ongoing injury problems.
Reports in Spain claim United, Arsenal and Tottenham are all keen on the France international who is still rated as one of the best defenders in the world.
The Red Devils are on the lookout for a talented centre-back despite signing Harry Maguire from Leicester on a record deal for a defender last summer.
The Gunners are much more desperate to strengthen at the back as they have conceded a staggering 30 goals in 21 Premier League matches this season.
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"In football now there are some people that it looks like they are sometimes more important than players and the clubs, and these people are very important sometimes in decisions, in solutions.
"In this case the family and the agents were happy to make the player happy. So it was easy.
"Do I want Vertonghen to sign as well? Yes. Can I say more? No. I think a player will sign a contract when the club wants, when the player wants, when the family wants, when the agent wants.
“If one of these parts doesn't want it is very difficult to make it happen unless the player changes agent and gets an agent who also wants.
"But again, the most important thing is what Toby told: 'I couldn't be happier in another place". Amazing!
"Do I want Eriksen to sign as well? The only thing I will tell you about Christian is that I would like him to sign a new contract. Apart from that I'm not going to tell you anything."