Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti shuts down Arsenal talk

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has hinted that he has no intention of moving to Arsenal in the future.

After losing his place in the starting lineup at Camp Nou, Umtiti was heavily linked with a switch to the Premier League during the summer transfer window.

Speculation persisted regarding a potential arrival at Arsenal, partly due to spending time with French compatriot Alexandre Lacazette ahead of the new campaign.

However, after Lacazette said on social media that he was 'waiting' for Umtiti to join him at the Emirates Stadium, the Barca man laughed off the suggestion that he could soon move to North London.

Despite his lack of game time, Umtiti has recently claimed that he remains happy with life at the La Liga champions.