Arsenal can’t let Chelsea sign £45 million-rated schemer Hakim Ziyech

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Hakim Ziyech is again being linked with a move to Chelsea – and Arsenal cannot let the Blues win the race.

According to The Sun, Blues boss Frank Lampard is ready to relaunch is bid for the Morocco international, who is rated at £45 million.

The former midfielder expressed his frustration at not being able to add to his squad last month despite having been cleared to sign players again, and could make a big effort to land the Ajax ace.

Ziyech has been ripping it up for the Dutch giants over the past couple of seasons – in 29 appearances this term, he’s contributed eight goals and a highly impressive 21 assists.

Set to come into his prime years, it is easy to see why some of Europe’s biggest clubs want Ziyech, and Arsenal cannot allow their London rivals to have a free run at the 26-year-old.

TBR’s view – Ozil replacement

It’s been reported recently (The Sun) that Mesut Ozil is one of three high profile players who could be sold by Arsenal this summer.

The 31-year-old’s contract expires in the summer of 2021 and it would be the last chance for the Gunners to get decent money for the playmaker.

Although his knack for getting assists has dried up in recent times, Ozil would still leave big shoes to fill – but Ziyech really would be a solid replacement.

According to WhoScored, Ziyech has been averaging 4.7 shots per 90 minutes 3.7 key passes per 90 and 2.7 dribbles per 90 in the Eredivisie, which are highly impressive productivity statistics.