Barça have a Plan B ready in case Umtiti leaves
According to local Catalan radio RAC1, Barça sporting director Robert Fernandez was in Sevilla last night as Lenglet’s side defeated Real Madrid 3-2.
The Frenchman has a €30 million release clause, and in theory Barça only need Ernesto Valverde’s approval to green light the deal.
But the catch is that the 23-year-old Frenchman - who could fly to Russia 2018 after a strong season - wants guarantees that he will start alongside Gerard Piqué.
Lenglet is, in another words, the Plan B in case Umtiti leaves.
What does this say about Umtiti? Barça can’t offer him a new deal until the new tax year, because their books don’t look too good in Financial Fair Play’s eyes after offering Lionel Messi a new deal, as well as buying Ousmane Dembélé and Philippe Coutinho at almost €300 million combined.