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Arsenal could sign Achraf Hakimi as Hector Bellerin replacement

Arsenal could potentially turn to Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi as a replacement for Hector Bellerin at the end of the season.

The Gunners are preparing a bid to sign Hakimi as a replacement for Bellerin at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

According to Calciomercato, as quoted by the Daily Mail, is reporting that Arsenal are interested in the Inter Milan full-back following his impressive debut season in the Italian top flight.

The north Londoners have identified the 22-year-old African defender as the ideal replacement for Bellerin should he leave the club.

The Spain international has been linked with a move away from the Emirates, with Paris Saint-Germain are said to be keen on his services.

Hakimi has scored six goals and picked up four assists in 27 Serie A games this season following his £35m move from Real Madrid last summer.

The Morocco international started his professional career at Los Blancos before he went on loan for two seasons at Borussia Dortmund.