Manchester City set to sign Barcelona's $45m rated defender Samuel Umtiti

Manchester City have reportedly closing in on signing Barcelona's central defender Samuel Umtiti.

The 26-year-old France international has struggled for regular playing berth under Ernesto Valverde having suffered series of injuries in the past as well as lacking the pace, power and defensive nous of his replacement- Clement Lenglet.

According to L'Equipe, Umtiti could be heading to the Etihad Stadium having reached verbal agreement with the club.

Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the defender and wouldn't mind spending $45m to sign the France World Cup winning defender.

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