I’m not comfortable with losing him at all. Not only do I think that he will become one of the best in his positions, but I also think doubt that we would adequately replace him if sold.
I think a few factors have tilted his head; substantial interest from Barça (according to most in the Catalan press he’s one if their top four priorities this summer), potential family issues (don’t believe), Crystal Palace away, and missing out on CL.
Either way if we do sell him, which I’d be VERY reluctant to do, we should demand a high price. Let’s see if Arsène and the board have changes
Make Barca pay over the odds for him if he wants to leave. If he doesn’t want to play for Arsenal then sell him off.
Haven’t like his attitude this season, seems more interested with things off the field then on it. Did approve when fans got on his back for his poor performances and had a good Fa Cup final performance. But seen as his family have moved back home, I buy this transfer rumour. He thought he had it hard here, wait until Barca fans get on him when he’s off form.
Some of the comments in this thread are unbelievable. Bellerin is a “nobody” and Ox is better etc. Some football fans must have short memories. Ox has been with us since 2011, yet a fifth of one season at RWB and suddenly he is the second coming and we no longer need Bellerin – who IMO will be one of the best RBs in the world. People are weird.
At least I hope the club will hold out for something stupid like 60m and not the usual 20m and a slice of bread. Even better if we show some strength and say no.
Btw if this delicate little snowflake had his feelings hurt after that Crystal Palace match, just wait until the first match he plays for Arsenal after he flirts with Barca all summer. Gonna be ugly I would imagine.
Arsenal put Bellerin’s career on a map no doubt, that’s why he gets the ‘nobody’ tag. He’s been lucky playing under Arsenal fans, at Barca the fans will roast him if he doesn’t perform. New Cesc if he leaves, but the difference is Bellerin wouldn’t be a big loss. Ox is doing what he can’t.