After largely playing second fiddle to Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet during Ernesto Valverde's time in charge, Samuel Umtiti still decided to reject a move to Arsenal this month. Under Quique Setien, Umtiti has become first choice again. Mikel Arteta was the person pushing to bring the centre back to his club following the injury to Mustafi.

Samuel Umtiti rejected a move to Arsenal during the January transfer window (leer noticia)