Five right-backs Pep Guardiola's Manchester City should target this summer

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (R) speaks to Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (L) during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at Riverside Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Guardiola will need to replace nine-year veteran Zabaleta this summer

#3 Hector Bellerin – Arsenal

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Former Barcelona academy prospect Bellerin in action for Arsenal

Until Hector Bellerin signed a six-year contract in November, speculation was rife surrounding his future and Manchester City were mentioned as potential suitors for the Spanish international.

Bellerin was once an academy graduate at La Masia, however, the right-winger at the time never made the cut. Since moving to Arsenal, Arsene Wenger has established the Spaniard as one of the finest right-backs in European football.

Bellerin is arguably the most suited to Guardiola's style of play having been brought up in the academy Guardiola cherished so deeply during his tenure at Barcelona between 2008-2012.

Replacing Zabaleta with Bellerin would be a shrewd move by Guardiola, as the Latin presence within his side would still exist but more importantly, Bellerin can attack and defend in a similar vein to the Argentine.

However, Arsenal's valuation of £50 million may turn City heads away from a possible deal.

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