Chelsea enter £59m transfer battle with Arsenal as Edu hunts for additional attacking firepower

Arsenal will need to sign a wing-forward ahead of next season to further compliment Eddie Nketiah, and a potential new striker signing. Arsenal have reportedly identified this player, but Chelsea could prove to be a stumbling block.

According to 90min, Chelsea are interested in AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. This comes after Arsenal previously registered interest in the Portuguese international earlier in the season.

Leao would be the perfect signing for Arsenal in the summer transfer window. But, Chelsea can offer the winger Champions League football which would sway in the Blues' favour to secure his signature.

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Arsenal reportedly registered interest in Leao earlier in the season as Italian outlet La Repubblica claimed that Arsenal had turned their attention to the AC Milan forward for the summer transfer window. It is a deal that Edu could look to revisit, as Arsenal could be short in the wing positions going into next season.

The Portuguese attacker has 13 goals and seven assists for Milan this season, and would certainly add more quality to Arsenal’s frontline. What makes him more of a desirable signing is that he can feature on either the wing positions or as a lone forward, which highlights his versatility.

His excellent performances this season helped his Milan side to lift the Serie A trophy and beat their fierce rivals Inter Milan to first place. Leao's importance to this trophy was highlighted by the fact that he won Serie A player of the season.

However, a deal will not be easy to complete because alongside Chelsea’s reported interest, According to Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport PSG are prepared to