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Real Madrid transfer news: Florentino Perez 'plots shock deal' for Barcelona star Umtiti
REAL MADRID are considering a shock move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, according to reports in Spain.
Samuel Umtiti is wanted in a shock move by Real Madrid
The defender has impressed at the Nou Camp but doubts have surfaced over his future due to his reasonable £53m release clause.
And Don Balon claim Real Madrid could make a sensational move for the France ace.
Florentino Perez is keen to overhaul his side this summer after a disappointing La Liga campaign.
And central defence is one area Madrid need to address with Raphael Varane struggling to replicate form from previous seasons.
Umtiti’s situation is also being monitored by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
United are keen to bolster their defence in the summer and have been linked with the defender since January.
The 24-year-old joined Barca from Lyon in 2016.
Samuel Umtiti is considering his future at Barcelona with interest from Real Madrid and Man Utd
Barca are keen to tie him down to a new, longer-term deal, but so far have not been able to come to an agreement.
The last player to make the move between Barcelona and Real Madrid was Luis Figo in 2000.
Madrid are also interested in a deal for Neymar after he quit Barcelona for PSG in the summer.