Arsenal transfer news: Five realistic alternatives to Hector Bellerin – according to the statistics

Arsenal are set for another summer of speculation surrounding right-back Hector Bellerin.

A return to Barcelona for the player, who joined the Gunners back in 2011, is being reported, as it was last year, although Bellerin has attempted to pour cold water on the speculation, tweeting: ‘Don’t believe everything you read…”

Whether a move is imminent for the Spaniard or not, Arsene Wenger will no doubt have a shortlist of possible replacements for his star, but who could they be?

Here at talkSPORT we’ve taken a look at the statistics, and thanks to our friends at , found five realistic players Arsensal could sign to replace Bellerin without breaking the bank.

Click the right arrow above to see our suggestions…