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Arsenal 'weigh-up move for Brighton star Tariq Lamptey' as replacement for Hector Bellerin... who is being targeted for a Barcelona return

Tariq Lamptey's breakthrough season has caught Arsenal's attention, with the north Londoners reportedly eyeing the 20-year-old to replace Hector Bellerin.

The favourite to triumph in Barcelona's January presidential elections, Joan Laporta, has pledged to bring Bellerin, a former La Masia youngster, back to the Nou Camp.

Lamptey made his Premier League debut with Chelsea last season before Brighton scooped him for £5million in January, and the wing-back has been making his former club regret the sale since.

Tariq Lamptey has become a target for Arsenal, eyeing him to replace full-back Hector Bellerin
The Spaniard is being targeted by Barcelona, with the favourite to be the new president a fan
Joan Laporta is reportedly keen to bring the former Barcelona youth player back to his home

Joan Laporta is reportedly keen to bring the former Barcelona youth player back to his home

The Gunners are now considering the Londoner a strong option if Bellerin decides to leave, according to the Mirror.