Chelsea and Arsenal to battle it out for RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi
The 27-year-old has starred for the Bundesliga side, leaving Arsene Wenger's side and the Blues to vie for the Hungarian internationals signature
Sponsored by
ARSENAL and Chelsea are battling it out to bring RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi to London, according to reports.
The 27-year-old has impressed in Germany since arriving at the Red Bull Arena in 2015, and could be set for a return to England in 2018.
According to ESPN, the two Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch the Hungarian international in action during the 2-0 loss against Bayern Munich on Saturday.
The report states that Arsene Wenger is already looking at replacements for current No 1 Petr Cech.
The Czech shot-stopper has entered the final 18 months of his contract at the Emirates, and the Gunners know they need to have a successor in place.
While Chelsea fear that they may lost Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid.
The ex-Atletico Madrid loanee is yet to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge as Los Blancos monitor his situation.
Gulacsi has starred for RB Leipzig this season - as they have started the Bundesliga season in impressive fashion again.
MO MONEY Alexis Sanchez wanted in sensational transfer swoop by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri
They sit third in the table - four points behind leaders Bayern - with Gulacsi conceding just 11 goals in nine top-flight games.
A return to the Premier League could interest the two-time Austrian Bundesliga after failing to make an appearance for Liverpool during his six-season stay.
LATEST ARSENAL NEWS
Gulacsi has revealed he left Anfield in 2013 in an attempt for first team football.
He has since become one of the most sought-after goalkeepers since leaving Britain - earning 14 caps for the Hungarian national side since making his debut in 2014.
According to German magazine Kicker, Guacsi is the top-performing keeper in the Bundesliga.
