Barcelona are reportedly keen on Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, telling him to wait until the end of the transfer window to agree a deal to join the Catalan giants.
Earlier on in the window, it was reported that the 27-year-old wanted to terminate his £110,000 a week contract with the Gunners, with a number of clubs interested in acquiring his services.
But a move to Barcelona could be tempting for the Spaniard, having played for the club's infamous La Masia academy from 2003 to 2011 before moving to North London.
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Spanish outlet Sport report that Barcelona have requested Bellerin wait for them until the end of the transfer window, as he’s their most viable option for a signing at right-back as Sergino Dest looks set to depart the Nou Camp after falling out of favour with head coach, Xavi.
Gerard Romero reports that any Barcelona move for Bellerin would be a free transfer, and he’d receive a net salary of €5m. Romero had previously claimed there’s a growing feeling that Arsenal defender Bellerin will join the La Liga club in the final days of the window, with the chances of a move increasing.
Marca also reported that Bellerin is one of the options Barcelona are considering, making enquiries in recent days as he would be a cheaper alternative than other reported targets, Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier.
Bellerin is reportedly keen on a move back to Spain after seeing Takehiro Tomiyasu, Cedric Soares, and Ben White, who has recently played at right-back, move above him in the pecking order under Arteta.
After spending a season-long loan at Real Betis, Los Verdiblancos are keen to make that move permanent this transfer window but face competition from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona also.
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