Messi blocks Barcelona from signing this Arsenal star

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- Messi blocks Barcelona from switching Dembele for Arsenal's Bellerin

- Real Madrid are also interested in the Spanish left back

- Dembele is gradually to his best at Barcelona

Lionel Messi has reportedly blocked Barcelona from swapping Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal in exchange for Hector Bellerin, Don Balon reports.

The Spanish media outlet suggest that the Gunners are interested in the Barca winger who is gradually making an impact at the Nou Camp since recovering from a serious hamstring injury.

According to Don Balon, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu is considering using Dembele as bait to tempt Bellerin back to his boyhood club.

Reports claim that Messi does not approve of the transfer of the talented Frenchman and has stepped in to block the proposed move to the Emirates.

Bellerin has been criticised for his performances in 2018 and has been linked with a move ever since the 22-year-old clashed with popular supporters platform ‘Arsenal Fan TV’ last month.

Real Madrid who are seeking competition for Dani Carvajal at right back could tempt Bellerin for a move to the Beranbeu.

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The Spanish right back started his career with Barcelona academy but made the switch to the Gunners in 2011.

Arsene Wenger is under immense pressure to keep his job after losing four consecutive matches and the north London side are likely to purge their squad this summer.

Arsenal are in danger of missing out on Champions League football for the second season running but got back to winning ways with a convincing 2-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro in the Europa League.

The Gunners will be having a tricky tie with the visiting Watford side at the Emirates as they will be hoping to revive their Premier League status.

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