Arsenal 'ready to make firm transfer offer to Chelsea' for Charly Musonda as he looks to leave Stamford Bridge
- Charly Musonda has made two starts for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup this term
- However, according to Foot Mercato, the youngster is ready to quit Chelsea
- The 21-year-old's contract with the Stamford Bridge club runs out in 2019
Arsenal are looking at raiding London rivals Chelsea for unhappy youngster Charly Musonda, according to reports in France.
The 21-year-old has made four appearances for the Blues so far this season, including two starts in the Carabao Cup.
Musonda, whose Chelsea contract runs out in 2019, turned down the opportunity to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in the summer as he wanted to fight for a first-team spot.
Charly Musonda is looking at leaving Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly interested in him
21-year-old Musonda has started twice for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup this season
Foot Mercato have reported that one of the Belgian youngster's close friends told them: 'Charly has informed Chelsea that he will not extend, regardless of the proposal and that he will seek to leave the club in January.
'He believes it is time for him to play football regularly and sees no hope of having much more play time than currently, and to have a big role with Chelsea.'
Foot Mercato claim that Arsenal 'are ready to make a firm transfer offer to Chelsea'
And the French website claim that the Gunners are one of the leading candidates to sign the young Belgian winger.
Foot Mercato claim that Arsene Wenger's side 'are ready to make a firm transfer offer to Chelsea.'
Conte will be looking to keep hold of Musonda, who has impressed in the first-team this term but if Arsene Wenger's side come in with a high enough offer, the Blues may be willing to let him go before his contract runs out.
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