La
Liga leaders Barcelona are planning for a surprise move of Arsenal right-back Hector
Bellerin, according to the ESPN
reports.
The
Spaniard who has been sensational for Arsenal since getting his first debut earlier this season has
been eyed by his former side Barcelona.
With
Barcelona current right-back Daniel Alves is set to leave this summer the Catalans
will be needing a right-back, however they cannot buy until next year’s summer
due to the transfer ban by FIFA.
Barca
are keeping tabs on Bellerin and are planning to agree a deal for next year.
The 20-year-old who is one of the fastest footballer in the world has made 15 appearances
in the Premier League.
Guuners
boss Arsene Wenger will not be willing to sell him, however from the past it
has been seen that a big fee has always changed Wenger’s mind.
Bellerin
spent eight years at Barca academy before moving to Emirates few years ago, the
reports claim that the player might be planning for a return to his homeland.
Bellerin has scored two goals in 19 appearances in all competitions so far this term.
Meanwhile,
Alves whose contract will expire this summer has been targeted by Manchester
United boss Louis van Gaal.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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