Stan Kroenke 'tells Hector Bellerin to stay at Arsenal'

Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on September 17, 2016
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Arsenal's majority shareholder Stan Kroenke reportedly phones Hector Bellerin to tell the Barcelona target that he is staying in North London.

Hector Bellerin has reportedly been told by Arsenal's majority shareholder Stan Kroenke that he is staying at the Emirates Stadium.

Despite recently signing a long-term deal with the club, Bellerin has been strongly linked with a return to Barcelona, where he spent part of his youth career.

However, according to Cadena SER, Kroenke phoned the right-back to say that he expected his new contract to be honoured.

Barcelona were said to be confident of eventually securing the signature of the Spanish international at some point in the transfer window, but it now appears that they must target other players to fill what has proven to be a troublesome position.

Bellerin has made a total of 115 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, while he is seen as an important figure on the right-hand side by manager Arsene Wenger, especially after the Gunners' switch to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on August 29, 2015
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