Premier League defender rejecting offers from Italian clubs to sign for Barcelona

Barcelona’s search for a new right-back this summer has been well documented, as the club had been in the market for reinforcements in that particular position for a while now.

Following the exit of Dani Alves, the Catalans had always required a new option, especially in light of Sergino Dest’s underwhelming performances at the club.

While Barça have struggled to offload the American international for the majority of the transfer window, his recent and rather shocking loan move to Milan appears to have opened an excellent opportunity for the club bring in a new face at right-back.

Hector Bellerin and Thomas Meunier were the two desired options for coach Xavi Hernandez in these late stages of the transfer market. But with Borussia Dortmund reluctant to sell Meunier, Bellerin has emerged as the likely signing for Barça.

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, the Catalans are closing in on the capture of Bellerin as well. The Arsenal star is currently waiting for a final call to rejoin his former club.

With the Gunners willing to offer him a letter of freedom, Bellerin has no shortage of alternatives, with the player also being courted by Italian clubs, among many others.

However, Bellerin is prepared to reject all the other offers in an attempt to return to Catalunya. He is thus waiting out on the final call and should soon sign a contract with the Blaugrana, subject to a definitive decision from the club.

Bellerin’s arrival at Camp Nou might not instantly fix Barcelona’s issues in the right-back department. But for someone who is well aware of the club’s footballing philosophy and bags an array of experience at the highest level, he could certainly prove to be a more interesting first-team option than Sergino Dest.