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Barcelona 'request time to assess potential transfer of Hector Bellerin' after Catalan club missed out on Cesar Azpilicueta... as Arsenal hold talks with the Spaniard's agents over cancelling his contract at the Emirates

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has been offered to Barcelona, according to reports.

The right-back, 27, enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Real Betis in LaLiga last season, helping Manuel Pellegrini’s side to win the Copa del Rey and contributing five assists in 32 games.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Bellerin has emerged as an option for the Catalan giants after their preferred target Cesar Azpilicueta signed a new deal at Chelsea.

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has reportedly been offered to his boyhood club, Barcelona

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has reportedly been offered to his boyhood club, Barcelona

The Catalan giants had hoped to sign Cesar Azpilicueta before he signed a new Chelsea deal
Xavi currently has other priorities in the transfer market but is keen on Bellerin if finances allow

However, Barcelona currently have other priorities in the transfer market, including completing the acquisition of Marcos Alonso, the signing of Bernardo SIlva and resolving the Frenkie de Jong saga, and have asked for more time to assess the transfer.