Arsenal: Bellerin launches staunch defence of Arteta
Arsenal could see an influx of bids for Hector Bellerin from Barcelona – provided Joan Laporta wins the upcoming presidential elections – but the Gunners have already identified a replacement. Reports suggest Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey is being lined up by the Gunners.
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Having come through the academy at La Masia, a return has been touted on numerous occasions over the years, with a fee of £50million being discussed at one point.
Barcelona are currently unlikely to come anywhere near that fee now, however.
The Catalans are a club in crisis at the moment, with Lionel Messi reportedly eager to leave.
The club will have presidential elections in January, with Laporta the favourite to win.
Arsenal eyeing ex-Chelsea ace Tariq Lamptey as Barcelona keen to sign Hector Bellerin (Image: REACH PLC)
Arsenal eyeing ex-Chelsea ace Tariq Lamptey as Barcelona keen to sign Hector Bellerin (Image: GETTY)