Barcelona Transfer News: Hector Bellerin Deadline Reportedly Set, Latest Rumours

Barcelona Transfer News: Hector Bellerin Deadline Reportedly Set, Latest Rumours

Barcelona have reportedly told Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin he has 10 days to make a decision on where his future lies. 

According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Alex Martin of the MailOnline), the Blaugrana do not want to hang about much longer in their pursuit of a new right-back. The Gunners star is said to be keen on making a return to his former club.

It's added the player needs to make his intentions clear to Arsenal if this one is going to go through. However, Bellerin's involvement in the UEFA Under-21 European Championships is said to be slowing the process down, as is the Gunners' reluctance to sell.

Sport Witness provided more details from the report, with Mundo Deportivo not taking a particularly favourable view of the Premier League side:

As noted by Spanish football journalist David Cartlidge, Bellerin has been performing well for Spain despite the speculation surrounding his future:

Bellerin's decision to leave Barcelona and join Arsenal has been vindicated since his first-team debut, as he's gone on to nail down the right-back spot at the Emirates Stadium.

The La Masia graduate plays the game with so much enthusiasm and energy, raiding frequently down the right flank. Bellerin's incredible speed makes him difficult to halt when arriving from that deep position; it's the kind of threat the Blaugrana have missed since Dani Alves' departure last summer.



His Spain under-21 team-mate Denis Suarez, currently at Barcelona, suggested the player is facing something of a dilemma when speaking to Club de la Mitjanit:


Bellerin didn't enjoy his strongest season in 2016/17 and was left out of the team for parts of the run-in. The defensive side of his game needs work, while his final ball can be erratic.

Barcelona may find this one tough to get over the line nonetheless. They may be in a rush to find a solution to their right-back problems, but Bellerin is under contract until 2023 at the Emirates. Arsenal, as a result, won't feel under any pressure in the face of the Blaugrana's intensifying interest.