Arsenal are closing on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda.

The Mirror says the Gunners were keen on Belgian attacking midfielder Musonda when he was 14 and at Anderlecht in his homeland.

In the end he opted to join Chelsea in 2012, but Arsenal have been alerted after it emerged Musonda, now 18, could be on the move this summer.

Mirror Sport understands Musonda is open to a transfer due to fears about his long-term prospects at Chelsea.

Meanwhile, some at the club are believed to be concerned that the slight Musonda lacks the physical presence to make the grade at Stamford Bridge.