Arsenal defender willing to wait until last day for Barcelona offer – report

FC Barcelona are staring at a busy period ahead as we head into the final few days of the summer transfer window.

Having recently registered Jules Kounde, Barça have now prioritised the signing of a new right-back as Xavi Hernandez looks to find an upgrade over Sergino Dest.

The American international has failed to offer consistency whilst struggling to settle into Xavi’s tactical setup. In an attempt to replace Dest, Barcelona have set their sights on the likes of Juan Foyth and Hector Bellerin.

While the operation to sign Foyth remains complicated, Bellerin appears to be a more realistic target for Barcelona, especially at this stage of the transfer market.

According to Helena Condis, Bellerin himself is aware of the interest from Barcelona and is willing to wait until the end to secure a move to Camp Nou.

The defender is coming on the back of a relatively successful loan spell at Real Betis, but his chances of making a breakthrough at Arsenal remain scarce. In fact, the Gunners are reportedly open to handing the defender a letter of freedom, in an attempt to reduce the cost of the workforce.

The possibility of signing Bellerin on a free transfer makes him an ideal target for Barcelona. However, the club are yet to decide on their stance on re-signing the Spaniard.

Condis suggests today could be an important day for Barcelona as they are expected to come up with a definitive decision on the future of Bellerin. The club were assured of not signing the defender a couple of months ago, but their stance has shifted in these late stages of the market.

The Catalans may even end up signing the Arsenal superstar in the coming days, though it is subject of a phone call from sporting director Mateu Alemany.