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Arsenal make Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti number-one target?

Arsenal make Umtiti number-one target?
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Arsenal are reportedly prioritising the signing of Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti during the summer transfer window.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has reportedly emerged as Arsenal's priority signing this summer.

The Gunners have failed to qualify for next season's Champions League, with a fifth-placed finish coming in the Premier League table and a 4-1 defeat being suffered in the Europa League final against Chelsea.

A third season in European football's second-tier competition has resulted in calls for Unai Emery to strengthen his defence, and it appears that the Spaniard is determined to add a new centre-back to his squad.

According to the Daily Star, Umtiti has been placed at the top of Arsenal's shortlist for the transfer window, despite the club allegedly possessing a limited budget.

The French international is said to be keen to remain at Camp Nou, however, preferring to fight for his place in Ernesto Valverde's starting lineup.

The 25-year-old still has four years left on his contract with the Catalan giants.

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