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The summer deadline is just three weeks away, and if the window ended now, Chelsea fans would be more than satisfied with the club\u2019s incoming signings. But Chelsea want more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A total of 11 new signings have arrived at Stamford Bridge<\/a> this summer. Some were pre-arranged, the likes of Denner, Valentin Barco, and Emmanuel Emegha. Six more have joined after Alonso<\/a> arrived.<\/p>\n

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Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, and Maxence Lacroix are among the six new signings made by the Chelsea<\/a> boss, with Pep Chavarria due to be announced. Marco Palestra and Danny Welbeck, as well.<\/p>\n

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Where does Myles Lewis-Skelly fit into Xabi Alonso\u2019s Chelsea?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Blues have been offered the chance to sign the Arsenal man\u2026<\/p>\n

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But the Blues aren\u2019t done there. Focus has switched to outgoings and finding new clubs for a handful of fringe players at Stamford Bridge, but it would not come as a shock if Chelsea re-entered the market.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, reports that Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly had been offered to Chelsea <\/a>emerged. The Gunners are open to his sale, with the signing of Bruno Guimaraes has pushed him down the order.<\/p>\n

Chelsea learn Myles Lewis-Skelly\u2019s stance on Arsenal exit<\/h2>\n

Also able to play left-back and in central midfield like Valentin Barco, Lewis-Skelly<\/a> finds himself behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie on the left of defence. He needs an exit to get regular minutes.<\/p>\n

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Following the initial reports, it was claimed that Arsenal were not open to selling Lewis-Skelly to Chelsea<\/a>. They did not want to do a deal with a local rival, a side Arsenal believe are in the running for top places.<\/p>\n

Now, a report from BBC Sport\u2019s<\/a> Alex Howell states that the 19-year-old does not want to leave Arsenal, and is ready to fight for his place under Mikel Arteta. He has a contract with the Gunners until June 2030.<\/p>\n

How much do Arsenal want for Myles Lewis-Skelly?<\/h2>\n

Arsenal have just splashed a \u00a375m fee on Newcastle skipper Guimaraes. A huge fee for a player already in his prime, and a third major sale made by the Toon after Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.<\/p>\n

The Gunners are keen to recoup as much as they can of the \u00a375m fee, and Lewis-Skelly represents pure profit for Arteta\u2019s side given he is a homegrown product. The Guardian<\/a> say Arsenal rate him at \u00a345m.<\/p>\n

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Which players would you sell to make up for Chelsea\u2019s spending? \ud83d\udcb8<\/h3>\n

Chavarria is expected to cost around \u00a321m with add-ons.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In this market, that represents decent business for a teenage England international who has proven he is easily good enough for the Premier League, and can play in more than one position at the top level.<\/p>\n

However, there is only so much convincing Chelsea can do. They have no European football to offer, and probably cannot offer Lewis-Skelly a starting spot. Now, it has emerged he wants to stay at Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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