How Juventus transfer blow could benefit them in hunt for Man Utd and Barca target
However, this is where things become complex and Umtiti, who has signalled his intention to stay at Barcelona, could prove pivotal in the future of both the French defender and De Ligt.
If Barcelona sign De Ligt, Juventus will be able to make a fresh approach for Umtiti whilst if the Catalan side decide they cannot afford to sign De Ligt and do not want to relinquish Umtiti, the door opens for Juve to challenge Manchester United for the signing of Ajax's Dutch wonderkid.
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