Chelsea FC Archives: 06/2017

Arsenal have begun talks over a new contract for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Everton are believed to want Olivier Giroud should Romelu Lukaku complete a move to Chelsea.

TV pundit Glenn Hoddle has said that Arsenal can challenge for the title if they change their attitude.

The summer transfer window will see Arsenal linked with a host of players they have no intention of signing, and the Gunners have already been the subject of some crazy transfer rumours already.

Stoke have reportedly decided to test the waters with a £12m bid for Middlesbrough defender, Ben Gibson.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have reportedly cooled their interest in Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Juventus have revealed that they’ve received a ‘substantial’ bid, thought to be from Chelsea, for left-back, Alex Sandro.

Manchester United and Chelsea have made offers for Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez would prefer to join Arsenal instead of Chelsea or Liverpool this summer, according to reports.

Tottenham have dropped their interest in Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, putting Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea in a strong position to sign the England international.

RB Leipzig chairman, Oliver Mintzlaf, has ruled out the Bundesliga club selling winger Emil Forsberg or midfielder Naby Keita, both of whom Arsenal have been linked with.

AS Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko, a player Arsenal were reportedly keen on last season, is on the verge of joining Chelsea this summer.

Juan Cuadrado’s agent has said there have been no offers for the Colombian, despite rumours suggesting Arsenal previously made a failed bid.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been boosted by the news that Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski could be available if Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez moves to the Allianz Arena this summer.

Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour, believes that Arsene Wenger needs to block all offers for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to keep him in north London this summer.

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling for the signature of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer, with hints from the player’s agent that he was “disappointed” with the club and manager.

Lyon striker, Alexandre Lacazette, has flown to the United States for his summer holiday, prompting speculation that a deal, if there is one, isn’t close.

Arsenal will be made to wait for a decision over Alexis Sanchez’s future as the player focuses on the Confederations Cup with Chile.

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is a target for Real Madrid, and his rise to prominence has made Arsenal’s failure to procure his signature on two occassions all the more costly.

Inter Milan are reportedly holding out for £44m for winger, Ivan Perisic, following Manchester United’s alleged offer of £26m.