Chelsea have reportedly made a decision about the future of midfielder Denis Zakaria. Having signed on a season-long loan from Juventus last September, Blues chiefs appear reluctant to make the move permanent this summer.
Despite having the option to sign up the 26-year-old for £30million at the end of the season, Chelsea appear willing to let Zakaria return to his parent club, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg. The Swiss international has made just 10 appearances for Graham Potter's side this campaign, and Chelsea are now on the hunt for a replacement holding midfielder to take his role in the squad.
This could come to the detriment of Arsenal as Todd Boehly ramps up his pursuit of West Ham star Declan Rice. Plettenberg added that Rice is a "top candidate" to strengthen Potter's defensive midfield options, as they join the race to sign the England international.
