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Arsene Wenger noted Hector Bellerin signed contract extension in November
Defender still has deal running to 2022 at Arsenal despite Barcelona interest
Luis Enrique's side have struggled to replace Dani Alves since his departure
Wenger said: 'It's very difficult to take these things seriously' regarding rumour

Published: 06:53 EDT, 16 March 2017 | Updated: 08:18 EDT, 16 March 2017

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Arsene Wenger has told Barcelona to abandon all hope they still have of signing Hector Bellerin.

Barcelona have been locked in an increasingly desperate search for an attacking right back since Dani Alves moved to Juventus last year.

They initially identified Bellerin as their top target and the front pages of Catalan sports newspapers this week have been dominated by reports of a revived £35million swoop for the Arsenal starlet.

Arsene Wenger (right) dismissed speculation linking Hector Bellerin with a move to Barcelona

The 21-year-old Spain international was born in Barcelona and started his career in the youth ranks at the Nou Camp but he signed a new Arsenal contract in November.

It ties him to north London until 2022 at more than £100,000 a week.

'We have just extended the contract,' said Wenger. 'He has an unbelievable number of years to go. It's very difficult to take these things seriously.'

The right back has been subject of interest from the Catalan side since Dani Alves' departure

Arsenal return to Premier League action at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Wenger has Mohamed Elneny back in contention after an ankle injury. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could also be involved despite being replaced during the first half of the FA Cup quarter-final against Lincoln on Saturday with a slight hamstring problem.

'It is vital of course,' said the Arsenal boss, when asked about the importance of finishing in the top four and securing a place in next season's Champions League.