5 possible replacements for Dani Alves at Juventus

Best right-back in the business by a country mile

#4 Hector Bellerin

Bellerin had been speculated as the ideal Alves replacement at the Camp Nou

Probably the most audacious name on the list, the Arsenal fullback would also be the best possible replacement for Alves. Luring him from the Emirates Stadium has always proven a tough task, mainly because of his commitment to Arsene Wenger, but he may be more attainable than ever at this moment in time.

Juve have been linked with him before this summer and there is a certain level of irony about that. Barcelona, the club he grew up at before leaving for North London as a 16-year-old. Now 22, Bellerin had been speculated as the ideal Alves replacement at the Camp Nou, but he could fill that role at Juve instead.

A lack of Champions League football for the first time in over 20 years will hinder the Gunners when it comes to keeping their star names. Bellerin is fast becoming one of Europe’s best fullbacks. Pace is his main asset, but he is much more defensively adept than Alves.

The usual unwavering commitment which has previously met questions over his future has been noticeably absent this summer, and if he is indeed open to a move away from Arsenal, Juve should be prepared to spend big to test their resolve, especially with Semedo set for a move to Catalunya.

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