Barcelona ‘request time to assess potential transfer of Hector Bellerin’ after Catalan club missed out on Cesar Azpilicueta… as Arsenal hold talks with the Spaniard’s agents over cancelling his contract at the Emirates
- Barcelona have been given the chance to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin
- The Spanish right-back impressed last season on loan in LaLiga with Real Betis
- Barcelona have other transfer priorities but are keen to do a deal if it is possible
- Bellerin is in talks about cancelling his Arsenal deal after falling out of favour
- He joined the Gunners from Barcelona in 2013 and has made 239 appearances
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has been offered to Barcelona, according to reports.
The right-back, 27, enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Real Betis in LaLiga last season, helping Manuel Pellegrini’s side to win the Copa del Rey and contributing five assists in 32 games.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Bellerin has emerged as an option for the Catalan giants after their preferred target, Cesar Azpilicueta, signed a new deal at Chelsea.
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has reportedly been offered to his boyhood club, Barcelona
The Catalan giants had hoped to sign Cesar Azpilicueta before he signed a new Chelsea deal
Xavi currently has other priorities in the transfer market but is keen on Bellerin if finances allow
However, Barcelona currently have other priorities in the transfer market, including completing the acquisition of Marcos Alonso, the signing of Bernardo SIlva and resolving the Frenkie de Jong saga, and have asked for more time to assess the transfer.
Bellerin is also attracting interest from Betis, but they face financial problems and like Barcelona, have so far been unable to register several players, let alone sign the Gunners’ right-back.
The Spaniard is negotiating the termination of his contract with Arsenal, which expires next June, and he would be available on a free transfer for Xavi’s side, with the Barcelona coach keen on the signing if finances allow.
Bellerin has won three FA Cups at the Emirates but is now in talks over cancelling his contract
Bellerin has been eager to rejoin Betis this summer and is also now interested in a move to his boyhood club, who he…