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Everton keen on Samuel Umtiti

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti could be allowed to leave the club when the transfer window reopens in January.

The French World Cup winner has fallen down the pecking order at the Spanish club after recovering from his knee problems and the La Liga outfit are looking to get his wages off their books now.

According to Sport, Everton are interested in signing the defender.

The Toffees could use some depth in the centre back position and Samuel Umtiti would be a handy signing for Carlo Ancelotti.

Currently, Everton have Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey as their centre back options.