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Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping close tabs on Stefan De Vrij, according to reports.
The Lazio defender has attracted interest from Chelsea, with Antonio Conte keen to carry out a makeover of his squad.
The Gunners meanwhile spent £35m on Shkodran Mustafi in the summer, but that doesn’t seem to deter Arsene Wenger.
And according to Italian paper La Repubblica, De Vrij has yet to sign a new deal with Lazio.
Stefan De Vrij is attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea
Matteo Darmian has denied he will be leaving Manchester United
The report suggests Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to pounce if negotiations collapse.
Matteo Darmian has quashed talk he wants to quit Manchester United in January.
The Italian looked to be out of favour under Jose Mourinho after not making a Premier League start until October.
But with Antonio Valencia injured, Darmian is ready to prove his worth to the Red Devils.
Mamadou Sakho looks set to leave Liverpool
When asked about his future, Darmian told Sky Italia: “Jose Mourinho wanted to cast me out? I’ve read things like that, but I don’t think it’s true.
“I keep going on my way, working to improve and give the coach a selection headache.
"I’m not thinking about the transfer window, it’s still too early."
Madamou Sakho insists he is still in high spirits, despite being given the chop by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Mamadou Sakho's hilarious GoPro tour of Alcatraz
I have re-found my form. I still have my smile
The Frenchman was sent home early from the club’s pre-season tour of the USA.
He has been training with the Under-23s, and recently admitted he is 99.9 per cent sure he will leave the club.
And when asked about how he feels about life at Anfield, he told French broadcaster Telefoot: “I am very, very well.
"I have re-found my form. I still have my smile.”
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