Spain right-back Hector Bellerin, 27, is close to joining Roma on loan from Barcelona.

Roma will turn their attention to Barcelona's Spain right-back Hector Bellerin, 27, with Portugal's Diogo Dalot, 23, now a key part of Manchester United's plans.

The Gunners are contemplating a swap deal with Barcelona that would see Hector Bellerin return to the club where he began his career and 22-year-old Brazil defender Emerson Royal move to north London.

Inter Milan have stepped up efforts to sign Spanish defender Hector Bellerin from Arsenal, but the Italian champions want the 26-year-old on a one-year loan with option to make it permanent next summer, while the Gunners want about £15m.

Hector Bellerin has told Arsenal he wants to leave in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Spain defender, who is the longest-serving member of Mikel Arteta's first-team squad, is hoping for a move to Inter Milan.