Raheem Sterling could be set for a sensational transfer deadline day move, reports claim.
The England international is surplus to requirements at Chelsea and has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Aston Villa and Juventus.
But as we enter the final hours of the window, reports state that the ex Liverpool and Manchester City star may well be on his way to Arsenal.
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Journalist Ben Jacobs says that the Gunners are advancing in talks over a loan move for Sterling, who wants the deal to happen.
In addition, Fabrizio Romano states that Sterling and Arsenal have an agreement but Chelsea must sign off on the transfer.
If it goes ahead, Sterling will become Arsenal's third major signing this summer - following on from the arrivals of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino from Bologna and Real Sociedad respectively.
The 29-year-old has already worked with Mikel Arteta before when the Spaniard was a coach on Pep Guardiola's staff at City.
He would not have to move away from London and would be joining one of the league's top sides.
Yet Manchester United legend Gary Neville does not think Sterling will get much game-time at Arsenal, who are already well-stocked in the wide areas.
"Arsenal have got Jesus, Martinelli and Trossard who can play on that left side," Neville told Sky Sports.
"They've got Saka on the right side who is so reliable and ever-present,
"It doesn't strike me as something that makes sense but I can see why Chelsea want him out.
"The situation the last couple of weeks means I suspect they're desperate to get him out.
"Raheem Sterling is not someone who will be bullied by Chelsea, if it's not right for him then he won't go. They may end up with him come Monday and they will have to shake hands and get on with it for the next six months at least.
"The Arsenal and Man United links don't make sense to me. He would strengthen those squads but they've already strength in those areas."
Sterling joined Chelsea in 2022 from City for a fee of £47.5 million and has scored 19 goals in 81 appearances.
He still has three years to run on his Stamford Bridge deal, where he earns around £300,000-a-week.
Topics: Premier League, Raheem Sterling, Arsenal, Chelsea
Josh Lawless