Chelsea willing to sell ANOTHER player to Arsenal

Arsenal are interested in Charly Musonda and Chelsea are ready to sanction a £7 million move, reports the Evening Standard.

The 18-year-old has attracted the attention of a number of clubs from around Europe, which include the likes of PSG, Marseille and Monaco, after impressing for the youth academy of Chelsea.

Despite a lot of promise and potential, Musonda, who signed an extension in March to keep him at Chelsea until 2019, admitted last month he could leave Stamford Bridge this summer in search of first-team experience.

And a source close to the midfielder has confirmed the Gunners’ interest in the Belgium starlet:

‘There are big clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal and PSG who want a direct transfer.

‘But also Monaco, Marseille and PSV want a loan deal with an option to buy.

‘Charly wants to play at the highest level next season and he wants to go to a club where he can have guarantees in terms of playing time, and who will be of Chelsea’s calibre.

‘With the Blues, he does not have guarantees, and that disturbs him, especially as he is very attached to the club.’

He added:

‘The Blues are open to his departure, but not for less than €10 million [£7 million].

‘And for the moment, Manchester City have an edge over Arsenal.

‘PSG are waiting to learn more about their Financial Fair Play sanctions and to see which players will leave [this summer].’

Arsenal are very, very close to signing Petr Cech from Chelsea, much to Jose Mourinho’s annoyance, and I’m sure he wouldn’t be too happy to see Musonda, even though he is youngster, join the Gunners as well.

But it appears Chelsea are willing to let Musonda depart this summer, but for no less than £7 million.

We don’t necessarily need him, but Arsene Wenger does love to nurture young talent and make them into worldbeaters, and if he does turn out to be one of them in the future – after Chelsea sold him – then that would be the icing on the cake for me.