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Arsenal were linked with CSKA Moscow and Russia star Golovin earlier this year but Chelsea, under Maurizio Sarri, are now confident of securing his signature.
The player, who impressed as his country reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, has caught the eye over in his homeland.
And Football London claim Arsenal had the player in their sights and were keen to snap him up.
However, the departure of Arsene Wenger and appointment of Unai Emery has now seen the transfer collapse - to Chelsea's advantage.
Arsenal have since moved for Lucas Torreira to provide some steel in the middle of the park.
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal wanted to sign CSKA Moscow star Aleksandr Golovin (Image: GETTY)
And Football London journalist Charles Watts said: "The chances of Golovin moving to Arsenal really ended when Arsene Wenger left the club.
"Wenger was a fan of the CSKA Moscow midfielder, who impressed over two legs against the Gunners in the Europa League.
"So when the Frenchman left, it was always very unlikely that the 22-year-old would end up at the Emirates."
Golovin is now interesting Chelsea.
The Blues forked out big to sign Jorginho from Napoli last week, with the player moving in a £50million transfer, but Sarri still wants more.
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal boss Unai Emery stopped a deal for Aleksandr Golovin (Image: GETTY)
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And Monaco have confirmed they have now made an offer for Golovin.
Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev said:"[It's] a more than generous offer. The contract length offered is five years.
"I think that a club in transition like Monaco is the best option for him, at this stage in his career.
"Everything should be decided in the coming days, maybe even today.
“We cannot wait long. If it does not come off, we will look to another option."