Serie A giants enter race to sign Arsenal defender

Juventus have emerged as fresh contenders to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin this summer.

The Spaniard has made over 230 appearances for the Gunners, but he could be on the move in the near future.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has reduced his game time, and he has not featured in any of the previous five league games.

With his contract expiring in two years, the club are prepared to cash in on his services, and Calciomercato reports that Juventus are keen.

The Serie A holders were heavily linked with the right-back few years ago, but the interest faded after the defender's knee injury.

Bellerin has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona lately, but the Gunners are unlikely to sell him on the cheap.

The north London giants could demand as much as £30m to part ways with the Spaniard, who is currently the vice-captain.

Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi has been identified as a potential replacement for the former La Masia graduate at Arsenal.