After falling down the organizational ladder at the club, Hector Bellerin seemed destined to depart Arsenal during this transfer window.
The fullback has struggled the last two years, and he spent the most recent season on loan at Real Betis.
He still has one season remaining on his current Arsenal contract, and he’s been trying to get out of there as a free agent.
The Gunners’ position on that, however, is still up for debate.
Betis wants him back but is unable to pay Arsenal for his services due to financial constraints; nevertheless, Barcelona has suddenly entered the fray.
Cesar Azpilicueta was coveted by the Spanish powerhouse from Chelsea, but their transfer for him has fallen through.
They are now focusing on Bellerin, and according to a report from Sport, which was made public by Sport Witness, they have instructed him to wait for their offer.
In order to make room for him in their lineup, Barca wants to let go of some of its present players.
Bellerin obviously does not fit into our plans, therefore keeping him at the club makes little sense.
We should, in theory, profit from his selling. But given the current situation, letting him go for free might not be a terrible idea.