Atletico Madrid ‘contact Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as they join Real Betis in transfer race’
ATLETICO MADRID have reportedly joined Real Betis in the race to prise Hector Bellerin away from Arsenal. The right-back, 27, looks set to depart the Emirates this summer with the defender having just one year left on his contract. 1 Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin looks set to be sold this transfer windowCredit: Getty Bellerin is not in Mikel Arteta's plans in North London after he allowed him to join Betis on loan for the 2021-22 season. The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey as well as finishing fifth in LaLiga. He has made no secret of his desire to remain at the Estadio Benito Villamarin after releasing an emotional statement to Betis' fans. Meanwhile Real's president Angel Haro has admitted he will be sad to see the defender leave, but revealed he is hopeful their paths will cross again. It is believed that Betis could struggle to turn Bellerin's temporary stay into a permanent switch due to financial reasons. But Arsenal are refusing to release him to allow him to join Betis on a free transfer as they hold out for a fee. Real's struggled has seen Atletico look to pip Manuel Pellegrini's side to his signature, with Goal stating Bellerin is on Diego Simeone's radar. Atletico were keen to sign the ex-Watford loanee last year but failed to secure his services, and they appear to have retained their interest. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS It has been said that the Wanda Metropolitano outfit have made contact with the player's representatives regarding a move. They add that Simeone has made bringing in a right-back a top priority, with Bellerin on their list of targets. Tottenham's Emerson Royal, Lens' Jonathan Clauss, Udinese's Nahuel Molina, RB Leipzig's Nordi Mukiele and Mallorca's Pablo Maffeo have also been eyed up. But Atletico have been in contact with Bellerin's team as they weigh up a potential deal. As well as interest from Spanish teams, Roma have been linked with the former Barcelona youth star.
Defensive Juventus target attracting interest from Atletico Madrid
Juventus have been linked with a move to sign Hector Bellerin from Arsenal, but the defender is now attracting interest from Atletico Madrid. The full-back spent the most recent campaign on loan with Real Betis in La Liga, and upon his return to north London he made his intentions clear, he would like to extend his stay with the Spanish side. Unfortunately for Hector, Betis appear to be in no financial position to do such a deal, opening the door to other options, and a move to Turin is believed to have been a possibility. Our chances of signing appear to have taken a hit by news reported by TuttoJuve that Diego Simeone’s side could try their hand at his signature, with him already having enjoyed a year in the top Spanish division last term. I’m not sure that Bellerin is what we should be looking for this summer regardless, as his most recent years have been spent injured or underwhelming, and I’m not sure that anything would change should he join us this summer. Do you believe the Spain international would be a good signing this summer? Patrick
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