Arsenal fans beg club to sign £30m Barcelona outcast Samuel Umtiti after sad picture of him on bench against Liverpool goes viral

ARSENAL fans want to rescue Samuel Umtiti from the Barcelona bench after he looked distraught watching his side crash out of the Champions League last night. The Frenchman has found himself struggling for first-team action this season having made just 12 league starts. Barcelona are believed to be willing to flog the 25-year-old as they […]

ARSENAL fans want to rescue Samuel Umtiti from the Barcelona bench after he looked distraught watching his side crash out of the Champions League last night.

The Frenchman has found himself struggling for first-team action this season having made just 12 league starts.

Barcelona are believed to be willing to flog the 25-year-old as they line up a move for Ajax superstar Matthijs de Ligt.

The Gunners are front-runners for his signature as Unai Emery prioritises bolstering his defence.

And after the cameras panned on him yesterday in Liverpool’s stunning 4-0 win, Arsenal supporters pleaded for the manager to close the deal.

One said on Reddit: “Bring this man to the Emirates.”

Another would rather see Arsenal complete a loan deal with a view to a permanent move over fears of a knee injury.

Another added: “Season-long loan with an option to buy, yeah.”

A third said: “This is pretty much the only way we will have a chance at signing a top tier CB. Massive risk with his knee but if he comes good it would be a master stroke.”

Arsenal are believed to face competition from Manchester United in the race to nab the World Cup winner.

The Catalan side signed Umtiti two years ago from Lyon for around £25m and reports claim they could be willing to sell if they receive in the region of £30m.

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