Jose Mourinho is working hard to sign Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti, according to Sport.
With funds low after the acquisition of Coutinho, Barca had planned to speak with the Frenchman next season regarding an extension.
Now, however, with Manchester United seemingly in contact with the defender’s brother, the Blaugrana have brought forward talks with the 24-year-old as they fear his price will rise even further after the World Cup.
