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Richmond Boakye hopes to shine against Arsenal so he can land a move to Chelsea in January

The Red Star Belgrade striker faces the Gunners in their Europa League showdown and hopes his performance will impress Antonio Conte.

Chelsea target Richmond Boakye has declared his aim to shine against Arsenal - so he can land a move to Stamford Bridge.

The Ghana striker is set to lead Red Star Belgrade's attack against the Gunners in their Europa League showdown.
 The Ghanaian striker featured in the first-leg Europa loss to Arsenal, but hopes he can lead the attack and show off his skills in London
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The Ghanaian striker featured in the first-leg Europa loss to Arsenal, but hopes he can lead the attack and show off his skills in LondonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Blues boss Antonio Conte is already on the 24-year-old's trail, and will have him watched at the Emirates.

The former Juventus coach signed Boakye from Genoa in 2012- the striker has also played for Sassuolo and Atalanta.

Boakye, rated at £10million, has scored 13 times in 21 games for his Serbian club this season.

He played in their 1-0 home loss to Arsenal on October 19.
 Boakye believes he is playing well for Red Star and is itching to play against Petr Cech- as he claims scoring against someone of his calibre allows you to celebrate more
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Boakye believes he is playing well for Red Star and is itching to play against Petr Cech- as he claims scoring against someone of his calibre allows you to celebrate moreCredit: EPA

Boakye told Belgrade newspaper Novosti: "If I am destined to play for Chelsea then I will join them.

"I won't feel under pressure to perform even if they are watching me.  I'm playing well for Red Star, and let's see who wants me.

"I'm enjoying my football, and playing as well as I can.

"I will be back at the Emirates if I deserve it.  I would love to face Petr Cech once again, as when you

score against someone of his calibre you celebrate more.

"Arsenal are a big club, but we take every opponent seriously.  If we play well as a team everything is possible."
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