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#3 Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has long been linked with a move back to his childhood club Barcelona. One position Luis Enrique’s side have really struggled is the right-back position.

Ever since the departure of Dani Alves, Messi has not had the same service to him from the right-hand flank. Sergi Roberto has performed a decent job, but he has not been as effective as the Brazilian.

Also read: Barcelona to make Hector Bellerin top priority after scouting him in Bayern Munich game

Aleix Vidal, on the other hand, suffered a horrific injury and his future could well be away from Barcelona next season. With reports of Bellerin being unsatisfied with Arsenal’s performances this season, a big money move to one of the European superpowers might prove too hard to resist for the pacy Spanish right-back.

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5 players Lionel Messi wants at Barcelona - reports

#3 Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)