Nice are interested in Barcelona outcast Samuel Umtiti.

The list of possible players leaving is long and one of the priorities is to finally solve Umtiti's future.

Nice could be the solution. The French side are ready to sign the centre-back if he's allowed to leave for free, according to a report in lequotidiendusport.

They have sounded out the player's camp to try and reach an agreement with Barça for him to rescinding his contract mutually and then they would be able to bring him in for nothing.

The Ligue 1 side are ready to offer him a basic wage with variables depending on performances.

Barça are ready to play their part and will listen to all offers for the defender. The club want to cut Umtiti loose, although they would also be open to a loan move.