Barcelona have offered a new way out for defensive outcasts

FC Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet is set to leave the club this summer following his return from loan from Premier League side Aston Villa.

The Blaugrana were open to selling the France international to Villa during the January transfer window, but no deal emerged.

However, after forcing himself into Unai Emery’s departure plans for the second half of the campaign, hopes of a permanent switch have been reignited.

While Villa opted not to retain him, Lenglet is back at Barcelona, ​​with two years remaining on his contract in Catalonia.

Barcelona still want to remove him from their squad, to free up funds and salary space, and there are rumors of interest from Italy and England.

According to the latest information from Diario Sport, new West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui is keen to bring him to the London Stadium.

As it stands, all interested parties are considering loans, but Barcelona will ask for a fee and a mandatory purchase option in 2025.