Barcelona ready to sell Umtiti unless he gets old form back before January

Koeman forgot about Umtiti's existence when listing the centre-backs at the club not once but twice.

Barcelona don't think of Samuel Umtiti as their fourth centre-back and that's why they might try to sign someone in January, Diario Sport say.

Ronald Koeman is ready to count on Umtiti only if he returns to his old self, the reliable defender he was before the knee injury.

If a good offer arrives in the winter market, the Catalans are ready to sell the 27-year-old.

Meanwhile, the Frenchman reportedly believes that his knee is getting better and that he'll be able to convince the coach he's worthy to play at Barca.

For now, there's no set date for his Samuel's return as the player doesn't want to rush his recovery.