Barcelona remain in contact with Arsenal fullback Hector Bellerin.

Bellerin is in talks with Arsenal about a release from his contract, with Real Betis eager to re-sign him after last season's successful loan.

However, Barca are also interested in the former La Masia graduate.

The Blaugrana have requested Bellerin remain patient and wait for the final days of the market when they plan to move for him.

Barca need to shift out players to allow them to register new additions and have asked Bellerin to give them time to make room for his wages in their salary cap.