Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly considering a Bosman move for out of favour Barcelona utility man Sergi Roberto.

According to Fichajes, Sergi Roberto is facing an uncertain future at Barcelona. His current contract in Catalonia expires at the end of the season, with the player reportedly demanding a new long-term contract. Xavi has not responded to his demands as of yet, which has put Arsenal on alert.

Roberto is believed to be the desired option for Mikel Arteta, and Arsenal would be open to making a Bosman move for the Spanish utility, who will be available as a free agent in the summer.

Once considered as one of the most gifted talents to come out of La Masia, Roberto has fallen from grace at Barcelona in recent years. He has struggled with a lack of form and game-time, while injuries have not been kind to him either. He has notably started only four games in the league this term, missing a chunk of the campaign due to a hamstring problem.

Roberto’s recent struggles have now made Xavi reconsider his future at the club. The Barcelona coach is hoping to usher in a new era at Camp Nou in the midst of a financial crisis, and that may include the departure of some of the existing stars. Frenkie de Jong, for one, has been already linked with a move to Manchester City, while Memphis Depay is also facing an uncertain future at the club.

Impressive. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
What does the future hold for Sergi Roberto? (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

It won’t be surprising to see Sergi Roberto finding himself on the chopping block. With the midfielder’s contract expiring at the end of the season, Barcelona would ideally prefer a sale in January. But his exit in the summer could help the club salvage a significant chunk of their wage budget.

Arsenal, to that end, have emerged as one of the likely suitors for the Spaniard. It is no secret that Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing in midfield reinforcements as he looks to add more competition for Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga.

The Gunners have been linked with a swoop for Arthur Melo this month, although it appears the deal may collapse as Juventus reportedly have no intention of selling the star midfielder. While Roberto won’t be an option in January, Arteta believes he could be a logical investment in the summer due to his experience and technical prowess that could add a new dimension to the Arsenal midfield.

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