Barca star sparks Arsenal links after watching Man Utd win

Arsenal fans think Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti’s rumoured move is getting nearer as he watched the London side see off their rivals.

Mike Arteta got his first win as Gunners boss after beating Manchester United 2-0.

Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring before defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos smashed in.

The defender had an impressive game alongside David Luiz but the north London side

One star they were linked to earlier this year was Umtiti , who has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp.

The Frenchman has also attracted the attention of Premier League champions Manchester City.

But the Barca man may have hinted at his preferred destination.

Posting on his Instagram story, the defender was in the stands at the Emirates Stadium.

Umtiti shares a snap of the game about to start between the Gunners and United.

The image was soon shared on Reddit, where Arsenal fans think the defender was sending a message.

“Sign him up,” one supporter said.

Another commented: “Welcome to Arsenal.”

While a third suggested last night’s game could have boosted chances of a move.

“Hopefully that amazing first half leaves an impression on him,” they said.

And a fourth added: “Bring him in.

“I’m too hyped right now.”

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A fifth suggested he would be a good fit, with: “North London DNA.”

With a sixth simply writing: “Bring him in.”

One man who enjoyed yesterday’s win was Ozil, who had a brilliant celebration in the tunnel .

The Gunners will begin their FA Cup campaign on Monday against Championship side Leeds.