Arsenal and Chelsea at bidding war for Leverkusen playmaker

In today's Chelsea FC news, Arsenal and Chelsea are battling it out for highly-rated Bayer 04 Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu this summer.

Hakan Calhanoglu

The 23-year-old is linked with Lazio as well, but it’s said either Chelsea or Arsenal are the favourites to secure his signature.

Hakan Calhanoglu scored seven goals and seven assists in just 22 appearances last campaign, while also impressing for his Country at international level for Turkey and latest Chelsea FC news and Arsenal Fc News outlets are all abuzz about this guy.

So who is Hakan Calhanoglu?

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the BundesLiga and the Turkey national team. He is known for his ability of scoring from free kicks.

Reports says Leverkusen have put a £32.5m price-tag on him to deter off any potential suitors.

Chelsea are reported to be in full force at the moment, contacting clubs about players they are interest in signing, with Antonio Conte telling a star player he will be Chelsea’s No.1 striker.

However, other Chelsea FC news and Arsenal Fc News outlets are claiming while some are asking who is Hakan Calhanoglu? The Premier League champions are very well aware of his abilities and are currently monitoring Hakan Calhanoglu ‘s situation, along with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who is looking to bolster his squad at the Emirates.

Then there are some other Chelsea FC news and Arsenal Fc News outlets reporting the Conte and Wenger have submitted bids and are currently at a bidding war over the player.