Report: Chelsea among clubs eyeing shock move for £40m rated Arsenal star | OneFootball

Chelsea are one of the clubs alert to the situation surrounding Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri according to reports.

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The Blues had a very quiet January, but are once again expected to be busy this summer, with a number of areas in the squad needing to be addressed.

Chelsea are thought to be in the market for a centre back, whilst it’s believed they want to add another midfielder and attacker.

Chelsea keeping an eye on Ethan Nwaneri situation

They face a critical summer as they need to appoint a new head coach, and sign quality players in key areas to improve the squad.

Co-Owner Behdad Eghbali has said the recruitment model will be tweaked, but fans will only believe it when they see it.

Despite signing four attackers last summer, and with Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha arriving this summer, the Blues want to add one more.

Chelsea have been linked with Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon, but Caught Offside have reported they are keeping an eye on Nwaneri.

The report states as well as Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and AC Milan are monitoring developments, and Arsenal could be tempted to cash in for £35-£40m.

A source told Caught Offside:

“Nwaneri is struggling right now and that means Arsenal are going to have to consider a sale.

“Things can change quickly, but he clearly isn’t progressing as expected, and they’ll feel they can get a decent fee for him.

“Chelsea have tried signing him before. They’re still keeping an eye on how this develops, as are Dortmund, Juventus, and Milan.

“Many top clubs in England and Europe still see him as a fantastic talent, and he might benefit from a fresh start.”

Nwaneri is currently on loan at Marseille, where he’s scored two goals in 11 appearances, and the 19-year-old is under contract at Arsenal until 2030.

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