Arsenal and Chelsea look set to miss out on the signing of highly-rated Olympique Lyonnais defender Samuel Umtiti, according to reports in France. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in European football at the moment and his performances over the last 18 months has seen him linked with a host of leading clubs including the Barclays Premier League duo as well as Serie A giants Juventus. Blues boss Jose Mourinho appears to be in the transfer market for a new centre-back after losing out to rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Belgian international Toby Alderweireld. The reigning EPL champions also saw their £20 million bid for Everton youngster John Stones...
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