Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit for Jean Michael Seri – with Chelsea emerging as the favourites for the Ivory Coast star, according to The Mirror. Arsenal were reported to have begun talks to sign the Nice midfielder yesterday, according to Sky Sports. READ MORE: Arsenal closing in on £75million transfers to give clue over who their next manager will be The Mirror say Seri is valued at around £40million and was linked with a move to La Liga giants Barcelona last summer. The Gunners' head of football relations, Raul Sanllehi, was close to brokering a deal between the midfielder and Barcelona whilst he was still employed by the Catalan club, and is said to have...
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