Arsenal Transfer News: Injury blow forces £25m bid, signing close, £8m Chelsea offer

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest transfer news coming from the Emirates Stadium.

 

Mathieu Debuchy is closing in on a move to Aston Villa

 

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal will look to sign another midfielder on on deadline day after hearing the news of another injury setback for Tomas Rosicky.

The 35-year-old is set for another six weeks on the sidelines and Arsene Wenger is keen to bolster his options with a £25million move for Andriy Yarmolenko.

The Dynamo Kiev attacker, who has scored 13 goals and assisted eight this season, has also attracted interest from Premier League rivals Everton and Stoke.

 

Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror claim Gunners right-back Mathieu Debuchy is closing in on a move to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.

The Frenchman is keen to leave north London before tonight's deadline to secure his spot in Didier Deschamps' Euro 2016 squad.

The rockbottom Premier League side are reportedly prepared to pay a £1.5m loan fee for the 30-year-old and take on his £60,000-a-week wages.

 

Chelsea are considering an £8m move for Ben Chilwell

 

And finally, the Daily Mail claim Chelsea are hoping to beat Arsenal to the signing of Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell.

The Blues are thought to be considering an £8m swoop for the 19-year-old before the transfer window shuts later today.

The Gunners reportedly had a £3m bid rejected earlier this month for England Under-20 international, who is also a target for Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City.