Chelsea ‘make £25million bid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’ with Antonio Conte keen to strengthen further before end of transfer window
Arsenal midfielder has just 12 months remaining on current contract and is also a target for Manchester City and Liverpool
CHELSEA have made a £25million move to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to reports.
And now the Daily Mail claim the Premier League champions have stepped up their in Oxlade-Chamberlain, launching an opening bid of £25m.
Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his squad further before the transfer window ends after a disappointing pre-season was followed by a penalty shoot-out defeat in the Community Shield.
Chelsea have already signed Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Alvaro Morata and Willy Caballero this summer.
But they will need greater numbers with a Champions League campaign on the horizon.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, has just 12 months left on his current deal — and is believed to have told Arsene Wenger he is ready for a change.
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The England international arrived at Arsenal with a huge potential, but has failed to kick on as injuries have taken their toll.
His versatility and promising displays as a right-wing back, mean he would fit perfectly into Conte’s 3-4-3 system.
Liverpool and Manchester City are also keen, but it’s Chelsea who have made the first move.
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