Valencia captain Jeremy Mathieu is at odds with his club as he wants to leave for Barcelona but Los Che don’t want to sell.
AS reports that Barca have been told to meet Mathieu’s €20m release clause if they want the defender that much.
Mathieu has an agreement with Barca and has had for a number of weeks but only signed his current Valencia deal a year ago.
Barca Coach Luis Enrique has specifically asked for the Frenchman but the imminent arrival of Peter Lim as Valencia owner means the club’s situation will change and they could fend off interest in their key players.
AS conclude that the Mathieu transfer will become one of the summer’s transfer soap operas.
