a summer recruit of Xavi already on the start?

A little tour and then go away? Arrived from Betis Sevilla last summer, the right side of Barça, Hector Bellerin, could already leave Catalonia this winter. The 27-year-old defender would indeed be closely followed by Sporting Portugal according to David Ornstein, journalist at The Athletic. The Portuguese club are looking for a potential replacement for Pedro Porro, likely to sign for Tottenham before the end of the transfer window. For the moment, the fourth in the Lusitanian championship has not yet contacted FC Barcelona about a transfer. Everything will obviously depend on the future of Porro which is far from being decided. Bellerin would be interested in the opportunity offered by Sporting while his playing time at Barça has remained very meager since his arrival.

🚨 EXCL: Sporting Lisbon exploring signing Hector Bellerin if Pedro Porro leaves. No breakthrough in Porro to Tottenham talks & Brighton refusing to let Tariq Lamptey exit. Bellerin keen on #SportingCP but not contact between clubs yet @TheAthleticFC #THFC https://t.co/6mwQyBCysw

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 28, 2023

Far in the hierarchy

Recruited by Xavi six months ago, Hector Bellerin is struggling to win in the right lane of the Catalan defense. Worse, the former Gunner is only third in the hierarchy behind Jules Koundé and Sergi Roberto. In fact, the Spanish international (4 selections) has only played 7 matches in all competitions. Also slowed down by injuries, the side spends his time off the pitch while Barça is still engaged in the King’s Cup and Europa League. Signing at Sporting would certainly allow him to get more playing time. It remains to be seen whether the interest of the Lisbon people will be confirmed by an offer, the fate of Bellerin being closely linked to that of Pedro Porro.