Arsenal transfer news: Chelsea to rival Gunners for £25m Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, according to agent
Miroslav Bicanic says that both clubs are chasing Croatian who is also a target for Juventus
ARSENAL and Chelsea will fight it out over the signature of Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, according to his agent.
Miroslav Bicanic claims that the two London clubs are interested in the 23-year-old Croatian, who will cost around £25.5m.
Inter need to raise funds after the double move for Gabriel Barbosa and Joao Mario.
Bicanic told Index in Croatia: "It’s true, there are many options and we are talking about some big European clubs.
"I heard that Chelsea representatives are in Milan and that Arsenal are also prepared to sign him.
"Inter are pushing to sell to one of these two clubs who are prepared to pay a sum that satisfies all concerned.
"However, I am currently in Zagreb and there’s plenty of time before transfer deadline day.
"The matter is not so urgent and until Marcelo signs a contract with another club, he remains an Inter player."
Juventus are also interested, having had an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Blaise Matuidi rejected, but Inter do not want to sell to one of their rivals.
Brozovic joined Inter from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2015.
The versatile midfielder has eight goals in 51 games for the club and is also a regular in the Croatian national team.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admitted that he has been frustrated trying to make signings during this window, while Arsene Wenger is expected to announce the arrivals of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez in the coming days.
Brozovic was previously linked with a move to Tottenham.