Hector Bellerin could join Barcelona on cheap if Arsenal miss out on Champions League
Gunners have told La Liga giants to pay £43million for right-back, but fifth-place finish would see fee significantly lowered
BARCELONA are hoping to take advantage of potential failure to reach the Champions League by signing Hector Bellerin on the cheap, according to reports.
The La Liga giants are keen to re-sign the right-back who came through their academy.
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But that failure to reach the Champions League for first time since 1997 would likely see that price drop.
Arsene Wenger is on the brink of failing lead his side to Europe’s top table for the first time since in 20 years.
Arsenal are fifth going into the final match of the season and need Liverpool or Manchester City to drop points in order to stand any chance.
The right-back slot is what Barcelona need to improve on most urgently, so they will be watching developments closely as it could affect their entire summer spending.
There is no bottomless pit at the Nou Camp, and the new manager will have to do business as economically as possible.
For his part, the report insists Bellerin, who has a contract at the Emirates until 2022, is happy at the Emirates — but would be keen on a return ‘home’.
He feels important in North London and is one of the best paid players at the club.
Moreover, Wenger promised him he would make him a first-team player within three years and has nurtured and protected the 22-year-old.
Bellerin feels an element of loyalty to the Frenchman.