Crystal Palace ‘bid £16m’ for England defender Calum Chambers as Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans shake-up
The ex-Middlesbrough loanee could exit as the Gunners look to revive after missing out on a Champions League spot last term
CRYSTAL PALACE have reportedly offered around £16million for versatile Arsenal defender Calum Chambers.
New Eagles boss Frank de Boer is looking for young but experienced talent - and 22-year-old Chambers fits that profile.
Palace have now launched a major bid for the England Under-21 star, according to .
Chambers has also won three full caps but has rarely been an Arsenal regular in his three years since joining from Southampton.
He spent last season on loan with Middlesbrough but saw them drop into the Championship.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger appreciates the way Chambers can play right-back or even in midfield - as well as the position most see as his best, central defence.
But Wenger is keen for more quality and a squad shake-up after missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time in his 21 years at Arsenal.
Chambers, meanwhile, might think first-choice Premier League football is his best option if he is to become a long-term contender for Three Lions chief Gareth Southgate.
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