Arsenal transfer news: Chelsea fear missing out on Alex Oxlade-Chammberlain deal

CHELSEA reportedly fear they could miss out on a deal to sign Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Alan Smith sends Oxlade-Chamberlain warning about leaving Arsenal

Express Sport understands for the winger, who is currently on international duty with England, as they prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia.

Antonio Conte is keen to go on a spending spree before the transfer window closes on Thursday (11pm) and a move for Leicester star Danny Drinkwater appears to be close.

Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on Oxlade Chamberlain with Jurgen Klopp an admirer.

However, according to the Daily Mirror, the Blues fear they could miss out on a deal.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would be seen as a right wing-back if he joined Chelsea

The Mirror say Oxlade Chamberlain would be viewed as a right wing back and would be deployed there in order to provide competition for Victor Moses.

The report suggests the Gunners feel Oxlade Chamberlain is Stamford Bridge bound, however sources close to Chelsea have told the paper a deal is not close to being done.

The 24 year old has rejected a new deal with the Gunners worth £180,000 a week.

Arsene Wenger has maintained he’s not for sale, along with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil who are into the final year of their deals.

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Antonio Conte is hoping to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool meanwhile, are yet to lodge a formal bid.

Klopp is tracking Monaco star Thomas Lemar, and Express Sport understands they are preparing a £60m bid for his services.

A deal for Red Bull Leipzig star Naby Keita was announced earlier today, but he won’t formally make the move until next summer.

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