Barça have 15 days left to resolve Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti's problematic releases

Barça will have a busy end to the market. Despite the number of transfers carried out, the club aim for three more additions and four or five more departures. The priority exits are Umtiti and Braithwaite, but both cases have been stuck for several weeks and the threat of having to pay for their termination is very real. The club are optimistic about the Frenchman, who is willing to leave, but Braithwaite remains uncompromising.

Barça are working closely with Umtiti's entourage and believe that he will find a destination, but mostly as a loan. With the proposals he has, the Frenchman is unlikely to accept the letter of freedom. Umtiti is prioritizing the French market and there are options among some modest teams in Ligue 1, who may go for him. Lyon, however, are still not interested.

As for Braithwaite, the request of the Danish striker and his entourage is clear, he wants to stay and will only leave if he is sacked through a contract termination. Barça have been on the case for some time and are clear that the only way forward is a termination, although it will leave a bad taste. They will wait to see if Braithwaite eventually lowers his stance and helps Barça, although the player is very angry and it is unlikely.