Arsenal table bid for Samuel Umtiti

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will have his work cut out securing the signings of players to bolster his squad next season, but Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti is a name the Gunners are confident they can bring in.The talented Cameroon born defender has recently forced his way into the Ligue 1 side's first team and has been praised by many French football experts.

Likened to Thomas Vermaelen, a centre back who likes to get forward and around the opposition box, Umtiti could actually replace Belgian international Vermaelen, who could be on his way out of the Emirates.