Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Aleix Vidal, Hector Bellerin and More

Aleix Vidal's time at Barcelona could potentially be over after reports said the Blaugrana have prepared a five-man list to replace the defender in January.

On Monday, Ramiro Aldunate of Marca reported sporting director Robert Fernandez has already been scouting for new full-backs and produced a shortlist of candidates to take the unimpressive right-back's spot.

The five men Barca are eyeing for a winter swoop are Hector Bellerin of Arsenal, Joao Cancelo of Valencia, Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich, Darijo Srna of Shakhtar Donetsk and Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus, according to Aldunate.

Vidal has featured just 16 times since his switch to the Camp Nou and has failed to make a lasting impression on manager Luis Enrique.

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Lee Astley of The Sun wrote Vidal has told his team-mates he is prepared to exit after a poor spell with the La Liga champions. Vidal joined Barca in June 2015 for a £16 million fee, but he has not met the required standard or discovered the form he achieved at Sevilla.

Arsenal wonderkid Bellerin, a former youth product of the Blaugrana, is one possibility to arrive at Barca. According to Astley, the 21-year-old will command a £40 million fee if Enrique sanctions a move for the Spain international.

WhoScored.com highlighted the depth of Bellerin's talent:

Despite the interest in the youngster, Football Espana's Yousef Teclab believes he'd benefit from remaining at Arsenal:

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@FutbolSergi He shouldn't leave. Developing at Arsenal (only 21) so has time to iron out faults. Plus he's a immense fan favourite.

— Yousef Teclab (@yousef738) September 19, 2016"

Lichtsteiner would be a cheaper option if he joins from Juve, giving Barca a cut-price option to pad out their squad.

According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Football Italia), the 32-year-old, who is under contract only until the end of this season, is expected to leave the Bianconeri.

Here is a video of the Switzerland international in action:

Bellerin is the player Barca fans are likely to want, and he could develop into the best in the world in his position in the next two years.

He has developed tremendously since leaving his home club to move to Arsenal, and manager Arsene Wenger has blooded him in the fierce environment of the Premier League.

The veteran coach has trusted the Spaniard in a key position, and Bellerin has not let his manager down, using his blistering pace to be a defensive asset and attacking threat.

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Despite his links to the club, Enrique will face a battle from the Gunners for his long-term services.

According to Goal.com's Chris Wheatley, the north London side are hoping to secure the defender's future in England with improved terms.

Vidal has failed to shine since his move from Sevilla, but he will be able to rebuild his career at another team if he escapes in January.

The 27-year-old can also double up as a winger and would be an asset to a team where he can play more minutes on a regular basis.