Serge Gnabry makes decision on future after Arsenal influence on Chelsea transfer emerges

Serge Gnabry is ready to extend his stay with Bayern Munich despite being linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea, according to reports in Germany.

Gnabry, who spent five years at Arsenal between 2011 and 2016, has been credited with transfer interest from the Blues, who are targeting attacking recruits. Chelsea completed their first signing of the summer on Wednesday as they bought England star Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £47.5million.

Bayern star Gnabry is another forward on Thomas Tuchel's radar, especially as the West London club have lost out to Barcelona in the race for Leeds playmaker Raphinha.

However, Gnabry's ties with Arsenal led him to rule out a move to Stamford Bridge, according to German publication Bild, and he has now made a final decision over his future.

It is being widely reported that the 27-year-old will not be leaving Bundesliga giants Bayern this summer and is instead set to sign a contract extension at the Allianz Arena, having scored 63 goals in 171 appearances for the Bavarian club.

Sky Germany have claimed that Gnabry is edging closer to signing fresh terms with Bayern, with just a year remaining on his current contract at the Bundesliga side.

The news will come as a blow to Chelsea if reports of their interest are accurate, while Real Madrid were also monitoring the winger, who celebrated his 27th birthday on Thursday.

The Athletic claims that Gnabry has delayed committing his long-term future as he looked to keep his options open, with Bayern said to be wanting to tie him down on a deal worth north of £300,000 a week.

It is also claimed that Gnabry has not been pleased at being played as a right wing-back by Naglesmann in the second half of last season, with Thomas