Chelsea’s desperate attempts to land a striker before tomorrow’s transfer deadline has seen them offer out the services of David Luiz in order to pave the way for a potential arrival.
The Daily Star claim that the Blues are in contact with Arsenal regarding a late move for Olivier Giroud, and that Antonio Conte has offered Luiz in a straight swap for the French striker.
Arsenal are expected to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund – with Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi set to move to the Bundesliga club on loan as his replacement, in a deal which would see Giroud move further down the pecking order at the Emirates.
Giroud is pushing to leave Arsenal in a World Cup year and Chelsea are desperate for a tall, physical striker to add to their ranks – but whether Arsene Wenger is willing to deal to another Premier League rival after allowing Alexis Sanchez join Manchester United remains to be seen.
A centre-back has been on Arsenal’s January wishlist and they were linked with a move for Luiz before Wenger poured cold water on talk regarding a potential swoop, but it appears as if Chelsea are willing to let him leave in order to bring in a striker.
