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title: "Boost for Arsenal as European giant rule out move for quality defender"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/boost-for-arsenal-as-european-giant-rule-out-move-for-quality-defender/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2016-06-03T17:38:23Z"
modified: "2016-06-03T17:38:23Z"
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# Boost for Arsenal as European giant rule out move for quality defender

![Ozil Bellerin](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4778649-500x326.jpg)Arsenal fans in the Transfer Tavern are breathing a heavy sigh of relief after hearing reports that a European giant has ruled-out a move for their star player.

[*The Daily Mail*](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3621713/Barcelona-confirm-Dani-Alves-leave-club-summer-Juventus-close-signing-experienced-defender-free-transfer.html)[quotes](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3621713/Barcelona-confirm-Dani-Alves-leave-club-summer-Juventus-close-signing-experienced-defender-free-transfer.html) Barcelona sporting director Roberto Fernandez as ruling out a move for Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, with speculation rising after it was confirmed Dani Alves will leave Catalonia this summer.

> ‘He is a magnificent player but it is not something that we will be pursuing.’

Bellerin has enjoyed a tremendous season with Arsenal, being named in the PFA Team of the Year, but links to Barcelona, where he developed as a youngster, have always been present- and the Gunners will have been worried after losing Cesc Fabregas in similar circumstances five years ago.

The 21-year-old’s form has seen him earn a call-up to Spain’s national squad ahead of Euro 2016 this summer, earning the step-up from the reserve list after an injury to Dani Carvajal.

Our landlord believes Bellerin is not like Fabregas though and wouldn’t seek a move at this time, as he genuinely feels Arsenal are on the rise.

**Arsenal fans, how much of a boost is keeping Bellerin? Let us know in the comments below!**