Inter Milan are eyeing Lecce's on-loan Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti.

The French centre-back is back to his best and a new horizon is opening up for both him and Barça, who could finally settle his future.

Inter Milan are interested in signing Umiti provided he is released, says La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Italians would be willing to take on his salary, lowered after his latest renewal at Barca.

Umtiti and Barça have not yet spoken about the future, but the French player's entourage is clear that he will not be part of Xavi Hernandez's plans for the next sporting project.

Barça's intention is that he will no longer be loaned out, but will be offered a departure, to settle a contract that expires in June 2026.