Chelsea have lost the race to sign Samuel Umtiti as Barcelona prepare to confirm the signing of the France defender, according to reports.
Incoming Blues manager Antonio Conte was thought to be interested in signing the Lyon defender as the Italy head coach looks to strengthen his defensive options at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2016/17 Premier League season.
Umtiti’s compatriot Kurt Zouma is still recovering from a serious knee injury, while Gary Cahill and John Terry struggled with a loss of form at various stages of Chelsea’s doomed defence of their top-flight crown.
The Blues were battling with Barcelona for the signature of impressive Lyon star, who scored one goal in 30 Ligue 1 appearances for the French side last term.
According to ESPN, the La Liga champions are on the verge of completing a deal to sign the highly-rated 22-year-old defender ahead of Chelsea.
Chelsea Lose Out To Barcelona In The Race of Signing £25m Defender
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