Barcelona have made an offer to Atletico Madrid for Theo Hernandez that is similar to the one Real Madrid delivered.
Theo already has a verbal agreement with Real Madrid who would pay his €24 million release clause.
While the offer from Barcelona is less financially attractive, it has triggered the interest of Theo.
Theo's agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, has a strained relationship with Florentino Perez and would prefer his client to move to Barcelona. Atleti also would rather have Theo go to Barcelona. Theo also has a clearer path to playing at left back with Barcelona.
Diego Simeone remains hopeful of keeping Theo.