BARCELONA are reportedly plotting a move to sign Hector Bellerin on loan.
The Spanish giants have met with Arsenal to discuss a deal for the 25-year-old.
Hector Bellerin has also attracted interest from Paris-Saint GermainCredit: Getty Images – Getty
According to Marca, Barcelona would prefer to sign the defender on loan this summer.
If Arsenal reject their proposal, the LaLiga side will offer them a player-plus-cash deal.
Barcelona reportedly believe a deal for Bellerin will cost them between £18m and £23m.
But that figure is too high for them as they have a taken a huge financial hit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Barca have kept a close eye on Bellerin since he left the club in 2011.
He played for Barcelona’s youth ranks from 2003 until 2011 before moving to the Gunners.
Paris-Saint Germain are among the clubs interested in signing him this summer.
But Arsenal reportedly rejected a loan bid from the French side this week.
Juventus have also reportedly been in contact with Arsenal over a move for Bellerin.
He has remained a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad, but only made 15 appearances last term.
But Barcelona are determined to sign him as a replacement for Nelson Semedo.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
