Arsenal are contemplating taking advantage of Juventus’ interest in Hector Bellerin. The right-back has fallen down the pecking order at the north London club and spent the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Real Betis. The Italian giants are interested in signing Bellerin this season.

Calciomercatoweb reported that Arsenal will be willing to consider a deal for the right-back if it involves Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The Frenchman is believed to have handed in a transfer request himself and is on the lookout for a new challenge after spending three years in Turin.

The Gunners right-back is valued at €20m, while the Frenchman is worth €17m. However, Mikel Arteta’s side are ready to entertain the idea of a straight swap.

His contract with the Old Lady expires in 2023 and therefore presents the right opportunity for Juventus to cash in on him or use him in a swap deal. As far as Arsenal’s Bellerin is concerned, his heart is set on a return to Real Betis, where he made 32 appearances last season under Manuel Pellegrini.

He played an important role in their Copa del Rey triumph and the Andalusian club are also eager to have him back. However, their economic conditions do not allow them to sign Bellerin unless they sell a few players first. The Arsenal man on his part is ready to take a paycut to return to Betis on a permanent basis, according to Radio Sevilla, via The Sun.

Perhaps if he chooses to join Juventus, he will not have to sacrifice on the wages as he would if he signed for Betis. Both players being considered in the swap are 27 years old and still have plenty of football left in their careers. L’Equipe reported that Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United are also keen on Rabiot’s signature.