TuttoMercatoWeb claim that Hector Bellerin is set to return to Arsenal but only ‘in passing’ – with five clubs on his trail. Real Betis are leading the way, after the Spain international spent the 21-22 season on loan there.
Bellerin, 27, starred for Betis. Playing 32 times in all competitions, Bellerin laid on five assists and played a crucial part in helping Betis win the Spanish Cup. Betis also finished in a lofty fifth place, qualifying for the Europa League.
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He has a year remaining on his Arsenal deal, which TMW claim is worth more than £66,000 a week. But he is not going to remain at Arsenal according to the report, with Betis among the five clubs chasing a permanent move.
Indeed, four clubs from Italy want Bellerin. They include Champions League clubs Inter and Juventus, as well as Fiorentina – where Lucas Torreira spent last season. The other, is Jose Mourinho’s Roma, with £15million needed.
Bellerin return to Arsenal: Five clubs on his trail including Inter Milan
Arsenal do really need to cash in on Bellerin. Takehiro Tomiyasu is first-choice and is considered a level above Bellerin, while Cedric Soares is decent cover for the Japan international. There is no need for Bellerin.
While Bellerin is better than Cedric, the latter is seemingly happy to remain as cover – something Bellerin was evidently not willing to do. With his contract due to expire next summer, it seems right that he is sold this summer.
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