Hector Bellerin 'set to leave Arsenal this summer'

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is set to leave the club in the summer transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The 26-year-old has often borne the brunt of criticism this term, and he is no longer Mikel Arteta's first-choice right-back following the recent emergence of Calum Chambers.

Cedric Soares has also restricted Bellerin's playing time in North London this season, and the defender has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the wake of his tumultuous season.

Now, Romano claims that Bellerin will seek pastures new in the summer, and while the Gunners are intent on signing a new right-back, they are yet to identify any priority targets.

Romano adds that talks are yet to be held over Achraf Hakimi, who has voiced his desire to stay at Inter Milan, while Brighton & Hove Albion's Tariq Lamptey is not high on Arteta's list either.

Bellerin has scored one goal and assisted four more across all competitions this term, but he has not featured in any of Arsenal's last six Premier League matches.