Arsenal could replace Hector Bellerin with Sime Vrsaljko

The Gunners signed Bellerin in 2011 from Barca but the 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to the Nou Camp this summer.

Reports in Spain claimed earlier this week that Lionel Messi has demanded that his club complete a deal for Bellerin when the transfer window reopens.

Italian outlet Transfermarketweb claim the Arsenal ace is heading back to Barcelona and Arsene Wenger have already found his replacement.

They claim the north Londoners is targeting a swoop for Atletico’s Croatia international Vrsaljko.

The 25-year-old only moved to Madrid last summer and is under contract with the La Liga big guns until June 2021.

Arsenal star Hector Bellerin could join Barcelona this summer

The defender, formerly of Sassuolo and Genoa, has made 25 appearances for Atletico this season and has development well throughout the campaign.

Transfermarketweb add that Vrsaljko is also attracting interest from Serie A’s Napoli and a number of other clubs.