Barcelona are pressuring Samuel Umtiti to accept a loan departure.

Sport says the pressure put on by the club is beginning to have an effect and he is now weighing up the option of leaving on loan this summer.

Given the fear of being sacked, and the possibility that could lead to a court battle with Barça, he is going to make the best decision for his own interests, considering he is still only 27.

A loan is something he is contemplating and now both the club and his agents are looking to see what options there are on the market this summer.

Umtiti earns around €8 million net and has a deal until 2023. Knee injuries have hampered his progress at Barça and he did not play regularly last season -- nor will he next season.