Samuel Umtiti: Last News

Arsenal ace reported for international duty for the first time in his career.The marauding French centre back, 21, has been called up to represent Les Bleus after a scintillating season at Marseille. The Gunners loanee is still yet to make his debut at the Emirates Stadium but after a fine stint in the south of France, Mikel Arteta is already expected to offer him a new contract.But Arteta isn't the only boss full of affection for Saliba.

Arsenal were set to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti earlier in the January transfer window before injury struck.The Gunners have been working with the La Liga side on Transfer Deadline Day over a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But that is not the first contact they've had this month.A loan deal was in the works for Umtiti, 28, who recently signed a cheaper contract with Barca so they could register new signing Ferran Torres.He is in desperate need of game time and Mundo Deportivo report the move from the Camp Nou to the Emirates for the rest of the season was ‘practically completed’.However, the Frenchman suffered a fractured toe, ruling him out for a matter of months and putting pay to the switch.Injuries are what have stalled the World Cup winner's career since his move from Lyon in 2016.Umtiti has played just one game all season as even when he has been fit, he's remained either an unused substitute or not been included in the squad.Should Arsenal go back in for Umtiti in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.He's not the only transfer that has fallen through for Mikel Arteta this month.Arsenal's Spanish manager looked to be relieved of his midfield issues with the loan signing of Juventus' Arthur.However, after a breakthrough in talks last week they then struggled to get the deal over the line.It means they look set to end the winter window without any fresh faces for their top four push. They're arguably worse off than they were when they started the month, as several stars have left the club.Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined Roma and Pablo Mari has gone to Udinese, both until the end of the season.

ABC, who have claimed that a move to Chelsea is all-but done, after Paris Saint Germain pulled out of a deal to sign the 24-year-old.It was suggested that PSG would sign the Frenchman if they could negotiate a deal to allow one of their stars to move in the other direction, but Barcelona were insistent that they wanted a straight transfer fee of £16m.The report claim that Dembele will undergo a medical ahead of a move to Chelsea with just hours left of the January transfer window, and it could potentially reignite a deal to bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the Nou Camp.Barcelona wanted to re-sign Dembele to a new deal, but due to financial concerns the club wanted the star to take a wage reduction, as fellow Frenchman Samuel Umtiti agreed to do.However, this wasn't well received by Dembele and his team, and Barcelona told the star to find a new club on Deadline Day.It appears that a move to Chelsea is now on the cards, as Thomas Tuchel looks set to make a late addition to what was previously a quiet window at Stamford Bridge.

Former Manchester City striker Ferran Torres magnificently opened his Barcelona account on Thursday night.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti was forced to confront a group of rowdy supporters after one climbed on top of his car as he left the club's training ground on Wednesday.A small group of supporters blocked the France international's car and danced as he sounded his horn, before one got carried away and sat on the bonnet.Despite his desire to get going, he parked up further down the road before coming back to confront those involved after growing angry at their actions.The 28-year-old left his vehicle and asked those involved "if they knew what respect was" before being asked for a selfie by one of those who took part.Umtiti did well to compose himself despite the unwanted contact with his car, and he was then asked to sign shirts by others

Should Messi renew his Barcelona contract? Have your say in the comments belowA number of players have already left the Catalan club this summer and more could follow suit, with the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Miralem Pjanic and Samuel Umtiti being linked with possible departures.Ronaldo’s future is also uncertain with reports linking him with a move away from Italy. The Portuguese star, 36, is entering the final year of his contract at Juventus.The pair last met in December 2020 during a Champions League group stage match, with Juventus winning 3-0 at the Camp Nou, largely thanks to two goals from Ronaldo.Get your hands on your club's special edition 2021/22 annual. Find out more here.

Barcelona are facing up to a staggering wage bill crisis that could see the La Liga giants forced to make as much as £441million worth of cuts.The Catalan side have found themselves in a horrendous financial position after paying out massive transfer fees and wages in recent seasons, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.Though they have been granted permission to register Lionel Messi having agreed a new contract with the Argentine superstar, they face a battle to register any new signings.They have already been forced to sell a number of fringe players, with the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Samuel Umtiti all up for sale.They are struggling to cut those players from their squad though, which is causing

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Barcelona are reportedly hoping to cut down on their wage bill this summer with the sale of three first-team players.Sergi Roberto, Junior Firpo, Samuel Umtiti, Clement Lenglet and Jordi Alba are the ones rumoured to be put up for sale in an exodus at the club, according to Barcelona based Mundo Deportivo.Ronald Koeman’s side finished third in La Liga last season, behind Real Madrid and champions Atletico Madrid, while also losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16.They did, however, win the Copa del Rey, beating Athletic Bilbao in the final in Seville.To build on that, they signed former Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia on free transfers, while Lyon’s Memphis Depay is expected to join upon the expiry of

Liverpool managed to get two late deals over the line before the January transfer window drew to a close last week.With just hours remaining on deadline day, the Premier League champions added defenders Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak to their ranks after losing Joel Matip to injury for the rest of the season.Reports suggest they initially had their eyes on Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti and Marseille’s Duje Caleta-Car, nevertheless, before turning their attention to Davies and Kabak when moves for both men proved unsuccessful.Yet if those rumours are indeed accurate, it certainly wasn’t the first time they’ve missed out on top targets.Daily Star Sport have taken a look back at the best players Liverpool came close to signing over the years, only to

Liverpool in the closing stages of the January transfer window, according to reports in Spain.The Premier League champions were forced to dip into the winter market late on after losing yet another defender to injury last week.With star men Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez already facing a battle to play again this season, Joel Matip joined them on the long-term injury list by damaging ankle ligaments during their 3-1 win away at Tottenham.The centre-back is now also expected to miss the rest of the campaign, leaving Jurgen Klopp with no choice but to sign two emergency replacements before last Monday's transfer deadline.Liverpool first sealed a shock £2million deal to sign Ben Davies from Preston, before taking Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke

When Ronaldo Koeman took the reins at Barcelona he reportedly told four players they have no future at the club.

Caledonian Braves boss Ricky Waddell believes World Cup winner Pierre Mankowski will be the perfect “mentor” at Alliance Park.The former Lille boss was number two to Raymond Domenech and Jacques Santini for Les Blues for over eight years as he worked alongside the likes of Patrick Viera, Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane.Mankowski would then go on to work in the French youth set-up helping to develop talents including Paul Pogba, Samuel Umtiti and Kurt Zouma.Now, the Frenchman is working as a football advisor at the Lowland League side after building a good relationship with owner Chris Ewing and coaching in the youth set-up during the Edusport Academy days, before the move to Lanarkshire.

Barcelona have put 12 players up for sale - including Luis Suarez, Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti.

straight to your inboxManchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti for free this summer - according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to trim his defensive options this summer with Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones all allowed to depart.

Barcelona look set for a mass clear-out this summer under new boss Ronald Koeman after they were beaten to the La Liga title by arch-rivals Real Madrid and humiliated in the Champions League, suffering an 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. Luis Suarez's time at the Nou Camp looks up, with reports from Spain claiming his contract is set to be terminated, and the likes of Ivan Rakitic, Samuel Umtiti and Arturo Vidal look set to join him on the way out of the club.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has reportedly called four of the club's most high-profile stars and told them they have no future at the Nou Camp. The Dutchman is set to oversee a mass clear-out after replacing Quique Setien as manager and he has already informed striker Luis Suarez that he is not part of his plans.Reports from Spain claim that Suarez's contract has been terminated, with former club Ajax linked with the Uruguayan international.

Ronald Koeman has reportedly told four of Barcelona's most well-known players that they have no future at the club.

Barcelona are ready to sell Samuel Umtiti when the transfer window reopens. The former Lyon defender was a key defender at the Nou Camp in years gone by but has found himself away from the starting XI on more occasions than not in the past two seasons.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has picked up a calf injury just one day after the La Liga leaders returned to training amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona will reportedly only do a deal with Tottenham for Tanguy Ndombele if Spurs take Samuel Umtiti or Nelson Semedo off the La Liga outfit’s books.