The Catalan giants have reportedly won the race to sign Umtiti from Lyon after the 22-year-old agreed to a move to the La Liga Champions.
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However, they are yet to agree financial terms with his current club, Lyon, who are expected to demand 30m as he is currently contracted until 2019.
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The French star had attracted the eye of a host of European teams with West Ham, Tottenham and Chelsea all said to have been keen on a move for the defender, but have ultimately lost out to the Spanish giants.

Barcelona see Umtiti the ideal man to replace Marc Batra, providing effective competition to both fellow country-man Jeremy Mathieu and Gerard Pique.
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Umtiti himself is currently with the French squad for the European Championships although not currently in the starting frame, falling behind Adil Rami and Laurent Koscielny.

The centre-back had managed to make 34 appearances for Lyon last season and featured in the Champions League against the likes of Zenit and Valencia.


The terms between the 22-year-old and Barca have been reported to have been agreed on Friday, meaning only a deal between both clubs is required for the transfer to be completed.