Barcelona chief and Enrique agree to make Arsenal ace their priority target - reports

Posted Monday, September 19, 2016 by Express.co.uk

Barcelona chief and Enrique agree to make Arsenal ace their priority target - reports
Hector Bellerin is attracting strong interest from Barcelona

BARCELONA will go all out in their attempt to sign Hector Bellerin, according to reports.

The Catalan giants expressed interest in the Arsenal defender during the summer but the Gunners weren't willing to sell him.

But according to Spanish publication Sport, Barcelona will not back down in their pursuit of the 21-year-old.

The report claims Roberto Fernandez, the club's technical secretary, and manager Luis Enrique have made it clear to one another that Bellerin remains at the forefront of their plans going forward.

They hope to conclude a deal before the Spaniard renews his contract with the Gunners.

Reports during the transfer window suggested Bellerin was in line for a new deal in order to fend off interest from Barcelona - despite his current contract running until 2019.

A product of Barcelona's La Masia academy, Bellerin started his career with the Spanish side before sealing a move to north London in 2013.

Despite a brief loan spell with Watford during his debut season in England, the right-back has since established himself as an Arsene Wenger favourite.

And Barcelona have a tough fight on their hands if they are to prise the Spain international away from the Emirates.