Arsenal have spoken about potentially trading Hector Bellerin and Aaron Ramsey, Calcio Mercato claim.
They say that they have had it ‘confirmed’ that Arsenal and Juventus have been in discussions recently over a potential swap deal.
Transfer chief Edu has reportedly proposed that Bellerin is allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium, if Arsenal get Ramsey in return.
Arsenal are known to be on the hunt for a central midfielder and Bellerin also appears to be up for sale.
The deal would allow the Gunners to solve two transfer issues in one swoop.
Appealing transfer
The return of Ramsey may also appeal to Arsenal fans, given the huge impact he made during his first stint at the club.
Ramsey cried when he left Arsenal and it’s fair to say his impact at Juve hasn’t been as vast.
But any deal would surely be put into doubt due to Ramsey’s potential wage demands.
The Welshman has become one of the best paid players in the world since leaving Arsenal, with Juve offering him a staggering £400,000-a-week (BBC Sport).
If he was to join the Gunners he could be an exciting addition to play alongside Thomas Partey.
Ramsey would offer Arsenal greater dynamism and a bigger goal threat than Granit Xhaka currently provides.
The potential swap deal could also be appealing for the Gunners.
Arsenal are thought to be shopping on a limited budget, so if they could land a player of Ramsey’s quality by trading a player with little future at the club, it would have be considered a smart move.
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