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Arsenal face financial obstacle to sign Hector Bellerin replacement for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal are reportedly facing up to the financial problems they face with signing Mikel Arteta’s preferred replacement for Hector Bellerin.Bellerin is edging closer to a departure at the end of the season, with the Gunners widely believed to be targeting a right-back when the summer transfer window opens.Arteta has been unhappy with his options at the back and with Cedric Soares’ contract at Arsenal not expiring until 2024, Bellerin’s time at the Emirates Stadium appears to be coming to a close.The search for a new right-back has led the Gunners to Real Betis’ Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, who also has ties to Barcelona.The right-back has been a virtual ever-present at the back for Manuel Pellergrini’s side, who sit fifth in La Liga.His