Lyon prepare for Umtiti exit with N'Koulou signing

Lyon prepare for Umtiti exit with N'Koulou signing

Samuel Umtiti's move to Barça has taken another positive step as Olympique Lyonnias have announced the signing of Nicolas N'Koulou.

The Cameroonian has already passed a medical and will make the switch from French rivals Olympique Marseille. N'Koulou was also a target of Espanyol and Valencia this summer and can play in central defence and midfield.

As a result, Umtiti now has more reason to force through a transfer to the Camp Nou, and both the player and the Blaugrana have a preliminary agreement in place. They just need Lyon to accept Barça's offer so he can join at the conclusion of Euro 2016.

Barça are getting closer to securing one the most important acquisitions and strengthening their squad ahead of next season.