Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the club are "close" to agreeing a new deal with right-back Hector Bellerin. The 21-year-old has established himself as a key part of the Gunners' defence in recent seasons and despite having three years left on his current contract, his form has led to keen interest from big-spending Manchester City and Barcelona. Bellerin has been in negotiations over improved terms for some time and is now close to finalising a deal that will see him earn a significant pay rise on his current £50,000-a-week salary. "We are working on Bellerin's contract extension and an agreement seems to be close. We'll reveal the details at the end of...
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