Barca Blaugranes · Jul 1, 2022
Rennes open Umtiti talks with Barcelona - report
Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLigue 1 side Rennes have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona regarding a possible summer move for center-back Samuel Umtiti.
The latest update on Umtiti comes from L’Equipe and a report the French side have “initiated” discussions about a transfer.
Rennes want to bring in a replacement for Nayef Aguerd, who has moved to West Ham, and Umtiti might just fit the bill.
The report also notes Umtiti knows Rennes boss Bruno Genesio and sporting director Florian Maurice pretty well which may help.
Maurice has spoken about the club’s transfer targets recently and admitted “it’s not easy” to find a suitable replacement for Aguerd