Atletico Madrid have joined Real Betis in the chase for Hector Bellerin with the defender tipped to leave Arsenal on a permanent deal this summer.
The Gunners have opened talks over a move for the right-back, who spent last season on loan with Betis. Earlier reports had suggested Bellerin would be willing to waive the final year of his Arsenal salary in order to force through a Betis move, but nothing has been agreed with Manuel Pellegrini's side thus far.
The Barcelona-born defender has played more than 200 times for Arsenal since joining from his hometown club as a teenager. However, after being allowed to return to Spain on loan last term, he looks set for a permanent La Liga switch.
