Chelsea are considering moving their striker plans forward and could swoop in for a top star wanted by Arsenal, according to a report

Luis was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal after he helped Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League but Juventus secured his signature in a deal worth £42.35m. Chelsea are yet to secure any January signings but have also been linked with a surprise move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

If Chelsea end up signing the man born in Lisbon and he becomes a superstar, Arsenal will kick themselves. Tavares is on loan from Arsenal at Lazio, although the Gunners have technically sold the Portuguese defender, having negotiated a £7m obligation for Lazio to buy him at the end of the season.

Germain’s decision to part ways with Randal Kolo Muani means they will need to find a new No. 9 to pair with Gonçalo Ramos in attack, whether that happens in January or next

Arsenal have been joined by Chelsea and two other Premier League clubs in the race to sign Matheus Cunha before the January transfer window closes. The Brazil international forward has scored 10 goals this season having scored 14 in all competitions in his debut campaign following a £44million move from Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be leading the race for Sporting CP star and Ivory Coast international Ousmane Diomande.