Inter Milan make contact for Arsenal defender

Inter Milan have reportedly earmarked Arsenal's Hector Bellerin as a potential replacement for Achraf Hakimi this summer.

The Nerazzurri are facing huge financial debts, and they have agreed to sell Hakimi to Paris Saint-Germain for €70 million.

They are now expected to land a replacement and Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Inter have made contact with Bellerin's agent.

Bellerin was in and out of the starting lineup last season. He registered one goal and four assists from 35 games for the Gunners.

He has two years remaining on his contract with the north London giants, and the club are open to parting company.

Inter are planning to propose a loan deal with the option to buy, but it is unclear whether the Gunners will consider the offer.

Bellerin is reportedly valued at €20m. He has also been linked with Real Betis and Atletico Madrid in recent weeks.

The Gunners may prefer his permanent exit as they are aiming to land a replacement before the start of next season.