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title: "Arsenal close to signing Chelsea target Meunier"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2019-05-30T20:37:45Z"
modified: "2019-05-30T20:37:46Z"
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# Arsenal close to signing Chelsea target Meunier

Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Chelsea target Thomas Meunier, according to [journalist Nicolo Schira](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1134112357939105793).

The two London clubs, as well as fellow Premier League rival Everton, have been linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain right-back this summer, with the Belgian appearing likely to be forced out of the Parc des Princes.

And according to reliable source Schira, the Gunners have offered the versatile defender a five-year contract ahead of the two clubs finalising discussions over a transfer.

![Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1064522970.jpg)

With Cesar Azpilicueta’s future as a centre-half, and with Davide Zappacosta’s future unclear, the 27 year old Belgium international was seen as a smart signing for Chelsea as they look to strengthen defensively.

However it appears as though Arsenal may have stolen a march, and will look to close the deal, giving them one up on the Blues after having been humiliated 4-1 in the Europa League final against their London rivals.