ARSENAL star Hector Bellerin is “desperate” to quit the club – but has been snubbed by Bayern Munich due to his poor defending, according to reports.
The Bundesliga giants had been linked with a move for the Spaniard – but Sky Sports in Germany says the Bavarians are “not after” him.
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association
Despite being under contract until 2023, Bellerin is valued at a mere £20million.
Yet Bayern Munich have such issues with the Arsenal right-back’s defensive work they are unwilling to even pay that for him.
Sky Deutschland say Bellerin is “desperate to change clubs” after being left “unsatisfied” with the Gunners’ dreadful season.
Arsenal currently sit ninth in the Premier League after throwing away a 1-0 lead to lose to fierce rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
Bellerin has struggled for form this season after battling a number of serious injuries since 2018.
Despite his knocks, Bellerin has managed to play 15 of his side’s 35 Premier League games this season.
But the former Barcelona target has looked a shell of his former self – winning just 41 per cent of his defensive duels this season.
For that reason, Bayern Munich have opted against making a move in the summer.
Arsenal have often tried to mask Bellerin’s frailties by playing five at the back, with the Spaniard playing in a more advanced, wing-back role.
Bellerin played 84 minutes of the North London derby defeat, before being replaced by Cedric Soares – who signed a new contract earlier this month, suggesting Arsenal are ready to move on.
Paris Saint-Germain are another side thought to be interested in Bellerin.
The Ligue 1 champions allowed Thomas Meunier to leave on a free, joining Borussia Dortmund opening up a spot at right-back.
But with Bellerin’s stock dropping after a string of sub-par matches, he may find it hard to find an escape route out of the Emirates.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
