Barcelona approach RB Leipzig for Simakan

The Frenchman has previously been linked with Atlético Madrid and Liverpool.

Foot Mercato says Barcelona have now made an enquiry for Simakan - who is tied to RB Leipzig until the summer of 2027.

Barcelona appreciate Simakan as he can play both at centre-back and right-back.

The player has a buy-out clause in his contract that stands at €50m.

Barca see Simaken as a replacement for wantaway veteran Inigo Martinez, who is wanted by Al Ittihad.