Hector Bellerin hints he’s set to stay at Arsenal as Barcelona close in on £26million Nelson Semedo
Nou Camp chiefs are in Portugal with reports in Spain claiming a deal has been completed
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HECTOR BELLERIN has dropped a subtle hint he is set to stay at Arsenal as Barcelona turn their attention elsewhere.
The Gunners right-back posted a video of himself back-flipping into the ocean - telling teammate Shkodran Mustafi he will teach him when he is back.
And Barcelona chiefs are in Portugal to try and complete the capture of Benfica defender Nelson Semedo - with reports in Spain claiming a deal has been COMPLETED.
Supremos Robert Fernandez and Javier Bordas reportedly arrived in Lisbon today aiming to land the highly-rated prospect, 23.
Marca report that the move has been signed, with Semedo joining Barca on a £26million deal that could rise to £30m.
Barca chief Ernesto Valverde had been desperate to sign a right-back capable of filling Dani Alves' boots, with the position an issue for Luis Enrique last season.
Midfielder Sergi Roberto was deployed as an emergency option after Alex Vidal was injured..
Semedo broke into the Benfica team two seasons ago and established himself as a first-choice option over the last campaign.
The six-cap Portuguese international played 47 times in all competitions - chipping in with two goals as 12 assists.
Meanwhile Bellerin, 22, looks to be putting the speculation behind him as he enjoys an extended break.
The Spaniard was given time off after competing in the European Under-21 Championships, where Spain lost 1-0 to Germany in the final.
Record signing Alexandre Lacazette scored on his debut as Arsenal beat Sydney FC 2-0 on their tour opener.
