Barcelona to make a late move for Arsenal's Hector Bellerin
Playing for Real Betis last season, and in an ideal world, he would already have a permanent spot at his hometown club. But his wages are making it hard to make any kind of deal for the Betico as the Blaugrana lurks in to sign the La Masia graduate facing a shortage in the position.
According to
Diario Sport,
Barcelonais in the market for a new right-back, and one option that attracts them the most is the Gunners'
Hector Bellerin.
Last week
Real Betisboss
Manuel Pellegrini
ruled out the permanent signing of Arsenal's fullback after he spent a successful loan spell last season. With the Gunners in a rush to sell due to their own financial struggles, rumor has it that teams in Italy want to sign the Spanish defender.
Fiorentinaand Rome are mentioned as the most serious destinations. They are also willing to pay more than Betis, but Bellerin's heart is returning to Betis and he wants to return to the team he has been a fan of since childhood.
The second favorite in Xavi Hernandez's transfer shortlist is
Borussia Dortmund's right-back Thomas Meunier. However, considering the shortage of time to find a replacement for the Belgian, the Bundesliga giants aren't likely to let the Belgium international depart the club.
Despite beginning his career with Barcelona, has spent the majority of his career at
Arsenal. However, several injuries cut his peak-time short with the Gunners.
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