Ligue 1 centre-back flattered by Spurs interest

 

Tottenham target Samuel Umtiti admits he is flattered by interest from the Premier League side, reports the London Evening Standard.

 

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to White Hart Lane with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino confirming last week that the club are monitoring the defender's situation.

 

However, while Umtiti welcomes reports linking him with a move to England, he has hinted that he would favour a switch to Spain.

 

Ligue 1 centre-back flattered by Spurs interest

 

"It is flattering that Pochettino is interested in me, he is a manager that I like and his team is performing well," Umtiti told Telefoot.

 

"I want to finish this season well, that is my priority.

 

"I watch all the leagues but I think that the Spanish league suits me the best, in terms of my qualities.

 

"I like Barcelona as much as I like Real (Madrid)."

 

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