Chelsea have reportedly held preliminary talks to sign Arsenal forward Ethan Nwaneri in what could be one of the most high profile domestic transfers of the summer.
Reports suggest that the Gunners are prepared to sell the highly rated 19-year-old for a fee in the region of £52m as they look to balance their books for future recruitment.
The Blues are eager to strengthen their attacking options following a disappointing campaign for several of last summer’s high profile signings.
Nwaneri, who became the youngest player in Premier League history in 2022, has struggled for regular first team minutes under Mikel Arteta despite his obvious potential.
Chelsea view the youngster as a long-term solution to their goalscoring inconsistencies and are keen to bring him to West London.
While Arsenal supporters would be reluctant to see an academy graduate join a local rival, the financial package offered by Chelsea may prove too significant for the North London club to decline as they recalibrate their squad for next season.