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This approach is essentially flawed as it leaves no room for negotiation. I don’t know a single club who takes this approach: oh you want to go, just go... Any player who has a slight spark of wanting to leave in them will end up pursuing that. I would also like to see if our guys would make it easy for any club, or if Barcelona has it easier than others.If someone really wants to leave, it's not a good idea to keep them around - especially if they've been 'tapped up' by another big club.
Laporte's actions in relation to not being picked to play for France summed him up for me. He's a bit of a mard arse with a poor attitude. Not a particularly good professional.
He's not a first choice player imo. He's a solid back up but lacks any real skill or leadership qualities.
If Barcelona do want him, he'll be begging Pep to let him leave. Pep should shake his hand, say thanks and good luck, and let Txiki 'negotiate' a £50m transfer. He won't be missed.
As for Laporte, whatever you think of him, it’s obvious that he would be missed. This is a player you can’t let go without signing another to his place, for one.