Nice, Monaco and Besiktas are all interested in signing Samuel Umtiti on loan, Diario Sport's reliable Lluis Miguelsanz reports. The Turkish side are ready to pay a big part of the Frenchman's wages.
It's said that Ronald Koeman has informed Umtiti that he doesn't count on him for the 2021/22 season. If the Frenchman stays, he will be the last centre-back in the pecking order.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are looking to close Samuel's exit before the start of La Liga. The Catalans need to lighten the wage bill and the 27-year-old is among the best-paid players at the club.
Finally, it's added that unlike last summer, Umtiti is ready to agree on a departure but only if he keeps the same salary. Needless to say, there aren't too many clubs willing to pay him the same money he's been earning at Camp Nou.
