Arsenal are bidding to sign a striker from Chelsea.

Hot prospect Ryan McAidoo is on Arsenal's radar, with Sporting Director Edu keen to sign the talented youngsters from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The highly-rated Chelsea striker played for the Blues' U18 side last term despite being only 15 years old. 

However, Arsenal are in pole position to land McAidoo, fighting off interest from billionaire moneybags Manchester City.

No deal has been agreed between the club and player but, according to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been proposed from Arsenal.

???? EXCL: Arsenal made proposal and they are currently leading the race to sign Ryan McAidoo, 2008 born talented forward.He’s expected to leave Chelsea this summer; best project proposal so far came from Arsenal.McAidoo played for England U16 and U17 this season. pic.twitter.com/m9HZtkmOcW

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2024

His impressive performances for the young Blues also earned McAidoo a call-up to the England U17 side this spring. 

The player is signed to an agency founded by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s brother - with discussions at a preliminary level already underway. The deal would see McAidoo join Arsenal’s academy set-up at Hale End.

The move comes as an antidote to the news that Chido Obi-Martin - who netted 32 goals for Arsenal’s various youth sides last term - is yet to agree terms on a pro deal, with potential suitors Bayern Munich understood to have offered a lucrative deal.