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Arsenal star close to agreeing new deal with Gunners: Agent reveals talks
HECTOR BELLERIN looks set to agree a new deal with Arsenal, according to reports.
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The Spaniard still has three years remaining on his current deal, but the Gunners are keen to tie him down to a longer contract.
Bellerin has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona in recent months and it's clear Arsenal are doing all they can to keep hold of their star man.
His agent, Albert Botines, was in London last week to hold talks with club officials.
Hector Bellerin is close to signing a new deal at Arsenal
We are speaking and are now a lot closer than we were two weeks ago. In a normal situation he will sign
Botines told The Guardian: “We are speaking and are now a lot closer than we were two weeks ago. In a normal situation he will sign.
“Hector is very happy at Arsenal. This would be the fourth time he has signed a new contract at the club and it is clear he has made good progress.”
The 21-year-old has been with the north London outfit since his 2011 move from Barcelona.
Hector Bellerin is attracting interest from Manchester City and Barcelona
Arsene Wenger is keen to keep hold of Hector Bellerin
And after establishing himself as a regular starter under Arsene Wenger, his boyhood club were said to be keen on finding a way to bring him back to the Nou Camp.
However, their attempts to negotiate a deal have a hit a major stumbling block with Arsenal ready to offer him an extension.
The defender has featured in all 11 of Arsenal's Premier League games this term, but his performances have not been rewarded with a call-up to the Spain squad for their upcoming game with England next Tuesday (8pm).
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