Two Barcelona stars on the radars of Real Betis for the summer – report

Barcelona will take on Real Betis in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this week. And the game will provide an opportunity for Los Beticos to potentially get a look at two Barça stars who are on their agenda for the summer transfer window.

Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, Real Betis are interested in Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin and goalkeeper Inaki Pena, with the duo set to be available for free transfers in the summer.

Bellerin, who spent the last season on loan at Betis from Arsenal, joined the Blaugrana this past summer, arriving on a Bosman deal. The 27-year-old has struggled to make any sort of impact in his time in Catalonia.

Indeed, Xavi has preferred to use Sergi Roberto, Jules Kounde and even Alejandro Balde ahead of Bellerin at right-back. And with the club looking to make a statement signing in the position come summer, the ex-Arsenal man is unlikely to get an extension.

And, Betis are said to be keeping a close watch on his situation. After all, Bellerin had performed ably for the Seville-based outfit during his loan stint in 2021/22. It is claimed that the player himself could look favourably at a possible return to Benito Villamarin.

Meanwhile, Pena is also in the last six months of his contract with Barcelona. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has played just twice this term, is on the radars of Sevilla, who have some concerns regarding their goalkeeping department heading into the summer.

However, unlike Bellerin, the 23-year-old goalkeeper is in talks about a new deal, which is understood to be close to being finalised. It has been reported that the La Masia graduate could be renewed until the summer of 2026, which would put an end to any speculations over his future.

Real Betis already have as many as four former Barcelona players on their roster currently in Claudio Bravo, Martin Montoya, Juan Miranda, and Rodri Sanchez. And they could look to add more in the summer, with Bellerin and Pena on their target list.