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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 20895042" data-attributes="member: 158020">Barcelona set to move for Cedric as Bellerin prepares to sign new Arsenal deal <img src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/GOAL_INTERNATIONAL/2a/5c/cedric-soares-southampton_17atb7t49grjq15iyv6q874s51.jpg?t=1208694992&w=620&h=430" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> News of Hector Bellerin’s imminent contract renewal with Arsenal has not gone down well in Barcelona. The 21-year-old was the top choice of the Catalans to step into the shoes of Dani Alves, who has not been adequately replaced since he departed for Juventus on a free transfer last summer.Head coach Luis Enrique still does not trust Aleix Vidal, while Sergi Roberto’s long-term future does not seem to lie in that area of the field. As Bellerin does not wish to return to Barca, Goal  understands they have activated Plan B, with Cedric Soares the man anointed to join the Camp Nou club. Like Bellerin, he plays in England, though under the orders of Southampton, who bought him from Sporting CP for €6.5 million two summers ago. He is a player who has long been monitored by Barca, yet they opted for Vidal as it appeared he had fully adapted to the right-back role during his time with Sevilla. Meanwhile, Soares settled at Southampton, where he has gone on to establish himself as an international player with Portugal, despite being born in Germany. Now Barca are ready to make an assault for the 25-year-old this January. “Barcelona are always open to improving the squad in each window if the price is right,” Luis Enrique mentioned on Saturday, all but confirming that his club will dip into the transfer market. Aware that Bellerin in no longer an option, Barca are seeking a player who is capable of starting. Options such as Dario Srna and Stephan Lichtsteiner have been ruled out, and while Juan Cuadrado and Joao Cancelo are still considered, it is Soares who is increasingly the favourite due to his potential and price. Meanwhile, Vidal will be allowed to leave Barcelona should they receive a satisfactory offer, though he will not be released given that they paid €18m for him less than 18 months ago. Luis Enrique is aware that the right-back area is a potential Achilles heel of his Barcelona. Roberto is a midfielder and in the last few games Raheem Sterling and Vitolo have made it abundantly clear of the fact he is not a specialist. The team needs competition to reach its maximum potential. Lucas Digne arrived last summer to stimulate Jordi Alba. By contrast, the right side of the defence is a work in progress, although they hope it will be closer to completion in the next couple of months.</blockquote>

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