Chelsea Confident Of Signing Arsenal star

Chelsea is confident of securing the service of Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the 2017-18 campaign, according to The Sun.

It has been reported that the Arsenal star has turned the Gunner’s final contract as the England international prepares to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The midfielder has been in blistering form for the FA Cup winners, he scored two goals in 29 Premier League appearances and registered seven assists last season despite struggling to hold down a regular position in Arsenal Wenger’s first selection.

Liverpool and Manchester City are also monitoring the situation as they hold an interest in a player that has scored 20 times in 194 appearances for Arsenal since joining the club from Southampton in 2011.

However, according to The Sun, Chelsea boss Conte is becoming increasingly confident of completing a deal for the Englishman this summer, with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s ability to play in a number of positions making him a valuable asset.

Chelsea is keen on signing Chamberlain as there is an issue of clubs needing a certain number of home-grown player.

Liverpool and Man City are expected to be a part of any bidding war that might occur, but Chelsea is in pole position for Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the new season.

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