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Arsenal bombshell: Hector Bellerin holds transfer talks with Barcelona chief in London
ARSENAL defender Hector Bellerin reportedly held talks with Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez in London before the international break.
Hector Bellerin: Arsenal is my home for now
The right-back has long been linked with a return to the club he left in 2011.
But amid Barcelona's interest, Arsenal tied Bellerin down to a long-term deal in November.
And the player himself has said he is happy to remain at Arsenal.
But according to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, Fernandez and Bellerin held a secret meeting in London ahead of the recent international break.
Barcelona want to resign Hector Bellerin
It is claimed Fernandez spoke to Bellerin about whether he would be open to a return to the Nou Camp.
Barcelona are desperate to sign the 22-year-old after struggling to replace Dani Alves at right-back.
Hector Bellerin has not been at his best this season
Arsene Wenger's future is said to key to Bellerin's decision.
Wenger has yet to clarify if he will remain as manager next year.
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