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Samuel Umtiti 'set to leave Barcelona' in the summer after injury-plagued season... with Arsenal 'interested in signing' the French defender despite fitness concerns

French defender Samuel Umtiti is set to leave Barcelona in the summer and could be heading to Arsenal, according to reports.

Umtiti has been angling for a move away from the Catalan giants in recent years and looks to be finally getting his wish.

The Cameroon-born 28-year-old has made only one appearance for Barcelona this season and missed three months of the campaign with a fractured toe.

Samuel Umtiti has been linked with a move to Arsenal as he prepares to leave Barcelona

According to the Daily Star, Umtiti could be offered to Arsenal in the upcoming window, with manager Mikel Arteta reportedly interesting in bringing the player to the Emirates Stadium.