Barcelona invites Manchester United to the signing of a world-class star

Barcelona has invited suitors to the signing of French defender Samuel Umtiti, according to report in Spain.

Umtiti has been surplus to requirement at the Camp Nou following his inconsistency and lack of form has put him on the transfer list at the Catalan.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on strengthening his defensive line and wants a perfect pair for Harry Maguire at the centre back position.

The Frenchman has just played few games this season having started just nine games in La Liga and three matches in the Champions League. 

Barcelona is keen on selling the centre back and the La Liga Champions is keen on signing Pau Torres from Villarrealas a replacement for the 26-year-old World Cup winner.

Manchester United has show interest in the signing of the former Lyon defender, Barcelona is also said to be willing to offer Umtiti to Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to sign Neymar.

Barcelona is holding out for a €50 million (£46m) transfer fee for the centre back at the summer.