According to The Sunday Mirror (05/07, p69), Paris Saint-Germain are interested in luring Hector Bellerin away from Arsenal this summer.
It’s claimed that PSG are in the market for a new right back. They just lost Thomas Meunier to Borussia Dortmund at the end of his contract.
Sporting director Leonardo is thought to be keen on Bellerin. It’s even stated that PSG have made it clear that they want to sign him.
Juventus and Bayern Munich are keen too, but PSG appear to be the most likely destination for Bellerin should he choose to leave.
Mikel Arteta may be tempted to cash in, as he needs funds to re-tool his squad, whilst Bellerin hasn’t quite got back to his best since returning from injury hell.
With right back Cedric Soares signed up for years to come and Ainsley Maitland-Niles also capable of playing there, Bellerin maybe isn’t as vital as he once was.
The 25-year-old has racked up 200 appearances for Arsenal since his 2011 move from Barcelona, but Arsenal may face a big decision on his future – just a year short of his 10-year milestone.
A move would see him join Arteta’s former club; the Gunners boss, also a former Barcelona talent himself, played for PSG in the 2001-02 season, and could now follow in his manager’s footsteps with a move to the French capital.
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