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Shock Arsenal transfer claims: Barca have spoken to star player about move
HECTOR BELLERIN is Barcelona's first choice to replace Juventus-bound Dani Alves and the club have already made contact with the right-back, according to reports in Spain.
Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona want to sign Hector Bellerin
Arsenal defender Bellerin has enjoyed a stellar season at the Emirates.
The 21-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Barca's famed La Masia academy back in 2013, insists he is happy in north London.
But Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Barca officials are preparing a summer swoop for the young star.
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Arsenal would likely reject any offer made for Bellerin, whose displacement of Mathieu Debuchy in the right-back slot eventually led to the Frenchman's loan to Bordeaux.
Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song, Alexander Hleb and Thierry Henry have all previously been sold to Barca under manager Arsene Wenger.
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