9pm Chelsea transfer news LIVE: David Luiz pushing for Arsenal move, Hector to Sheffield Wednesday, Leganes want Omeruo – The Sun
FRANK LAMPARD is running the rule over his Chelsea players with the season THIS WEEK.
And the Blues – who are under a transfer ban – will be keen to keep hold of their key players ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline, but in a shocking twist, David Luiz is looking to force a move to Arsenal.
Follow ALL of the latest Blues news, updates and gossip below…
LEGANES are closing in on a £4.6m deal for Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo, according to AS.
The transfer could be completed within days.
Omeruo impressed on loan at Leganes last season.
And he has not made a single appearance for the Blues since joining the club in 2012.
THE agent of Arsenal's new £72million winger Nicolas Pepe made the sensational claims that David Luiz wants to quit Chelsea.
The Daily Star claim Samir Khiat is convinced Luiz will be a great acquisition for Unai Emery's side.
Luiz is said to be in advanced talks over a move.
DAVID LUIZ fears a lack of game time under new boss Frank Lampard – and that's why he wants to join Arsenal.
The Gunners, who desperately need a centre-half, want the Brazilian, 32, who can also play in central midfield.
The Evening Standard claim the reason Luiz is open to a move across London is because he thinks he will be a bit-part player under Lamps.
MARTIN KEOWN believes Chelsea and Manchester United will be behind Arsenal in the race for the top four – due to Unai Emery.
The former Gunners defender told Football.London that the former Sevilla manager's experience in Spain and France will ensure Arsenal secure Champions League football.
Emery won the Europa League three times in Spain with Sevilla.
Whereas Chelsea appointed one-season rookie Frank Lampard, with United going to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who bombed at Cardiff.
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp in convinced Tammy Abraham could be the solution to Chelsea's goals problem for next season.
TalkSport say the Reds chief is a big fan of Abraham, who was a big hit in the Championship with Aston Villa last season.
Blues have lost top scorer Eden Hazard, while Gonzalo Higuain has returned to Juventus after his loan spell.
Compounding the problem, Chelsea's transfer ban means they cannot bring in any new players.
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