The young English attacker could be making his way across London, but the Club World Cup finalists would be better off keeping a player who is clearly improving

As noted by The Times, Chelsea cannot register new players for next season’s Champions League squad unless they balance out the squad costs from “List A”, which is the last squad registered with UEFA for the second half of the Conference League campaign. The rule means any spending on new players must be balanced out by income from sales.

The 23-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal over a proposed five-year deal and is prioritising the north London side.