Manchester United are keeping a close eye on the contract situation of Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, with designs on a summer swoop for the Spanish right-back, according to the Manchester Evening News. 

What's the story?

Bellerin has a long contract with the Gunners but has been linked with a move away this summer, after another season of under achievement at the Emirates.

Sources close to the player have revealed that United have been in touch and have asked to be kept updated on his situation in the event that the player - valued at £31.5m by Transfermarkt - does want to leave North London this summer.

The improved form of Luke Shaw earlier in the season saw Jose Mourinho shelf plans to invest in a new left-back and switch his attention to the opposing flank.

Why he'd be a good fit for United

The first obvious riposte to Bellerin's suitability for United is that Antonio Valencia has captained the side for much of the season and has been among the most impressive performers at Old Trafford, yet again, this campaign.

However, the former Wigan man turns 33 days before the 2018/19 season starts. That means United have to start their search for a successor sooner rather than later as Valencia can only get up and down the right flank for so long.

Bellerin has lots of ability going forward and while he is unlikely to improve much as a defender under Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho would surely make him more solid defensively.

He has experience of playing in the Premier League for four seasons now, but simultaneously, he is one of the most promising right-backs in world football.

Furthermore, the opportunity to learn alongside Valencia for at least a season, and also share the burden with the Ecuadorian in the event that he needs a bit more time to find his feet at Old Trafford, which would be helpful.

Juventus and Chelsea may also be in the hunt for the Spaniard but United have to be right at the front of that transfer wrangle of Mourinho is serious about overhauling his side this summer.

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