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Josh Challies

Arsenal identify two Hector Bellerin replacements amid Paris Saint-Germain links

Arsenal have reportedly identified two targets as potential Hector Bellerin replacements with Paris Saint-Germain said to have reignited their interest in the Spaniard.

PSG pushed to sign the Gunners' full-back last summer but he was persuaded by Mikel Arteta and Edu to stay at the Emirates Stadium.

The Ligue 1 champions instead signed Alessandro Florenzi on loan, a deal that is expected to be made permanent in the summer, but Mauricio Pochettino's side are looking for competition on the right side of defence.

As a result, CBS Sports states PSG are ready to reignite their interest ahead of the summer transfer window and Bellerin is considering a new challenge.

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Should Bellerin leave, Arsenal will certainly need a replacement as it would leave Cedric Soares as the only recognised right-sided full-back in the squad.

It seems Arteta and Edu have plans in place though, as the report also identifies two candidates that the Gunners are considering signing.

Norwich City's highly-rated Max Aarons is one name, with the 21-year-old also attracting the interest of Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Manchester United - which has led to a reported price-tag of £35m being placed upon his head.

The Gunners are also said to be keeping tabs on Brighton's Tariq Lamptey, who has excelled with the Seagulls since leaving Chelsea in January 2020.

At 20-years-old, Lamptey is also a player who can excel for Arteta's side in the coming years but there may be concerns about his injury situation as he has been sidelined since before Christmas with a hamstring problem.

Both players indicate what Arsenal are looking for in the market though, with the pair having their best years ahead of them and representing significant sell-on value if required.

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