They call him ‘Big Sam’ at Barcelona. France central defender Samuel Umtiti has been outstanding this season making the spot next to Gerard Pique his own.
His form has been so good it’s unthinkable that they would let him go but his very low transfer clause could leave them with no choice. If a Premier League club meet the 60m euro (£54m) release clause and the player wanted to go, they would not be able to stop him.
Manchester City and Manchester United are watching closely. Sportsmail looks at the chances of their soon being two Big Sams in the Premier League.