Chelsea eye surprise move for former Arsenal goalkeeper this summer - Reports

Chelsea are reportedly considering making a move for former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny in the summer.

According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are looking to replace their goalkeeping pair Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga and have identified Szczesny as an option. Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana is believed to be their top priority, with Juventus' Szczesny being a solid Plan B.

Juventus are reportedly prepared to let the 33-year-old goalkeeper go for €15-20 million. The player is also being courted by some Saudi Arabian clubs, so the Londoners must make a compelling offer to get their man.

Chelsea are well aware of Szczesny’s talents, courtesy of his impressive spell at the Emirates, where he kept 72 clean sheets in 181 games. A player of his quality and experience could be good for an in-transition team like the Blues.

The Juventus goalkeeper has been in superb form since arriving them from Arsenal in 2017.In 217 games, he has conceded 203 goals and kepy 88 clean sheets.

If Szczesny moves this summer, Juventus could bring in Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi as his replacement.

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Arsenal afraid of losing high-profile target to Chelsea

Premier League runners-up Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield this summer, having identified Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo as a priority target. The Gunners attempted to land the player in January, with their highest bid reaching €70 million. Brighton, though, turned down their offer.

According to FootballTransfers, the Gunners are prepared to match Brighton’s asking price to sign the holding midfielder this summer. However, signing Caicedo is unlikely to be straightforward, as Chelsea are also in the race. The Pensioners also saw their bid for Caicedo rejected in January but are determined to come back stronger in the summer.

It has been reported that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are offering Caicedo more money, which is making Arsenal doubt their chances of signing the player. Additionally, Caicedo’s agent has also been pushing his client to join the Blues, as he would get a higher commission.

The west Londoners, though, cannot offer Caicedo UEFA Champions League football, which Mikel Arteta’s side can. It will be interesting if that compels Caicedo to snub the Blues and join the Gunners.