Hector Bellerin is close to agreement on a contract extension with Arsenal.

Bellerin has emerged as one of the best young fullbacks in the world.

Bellerin joined Arsenal in 2011 as a teenager and has been heavily linked with Barcelona.

“We are speaking and are now a lot closer than we were two weeks ago. In a normal situation he will sign,” agent Albert Botines told Guardian sport.

“Héctor is very happy at Arsenal. This would be the fourth time he has signed a new contract at the club and it is clear he has made good progress.”