Blues linked with Hammers teenager, plus more Taarabt speculation

Arsenal are looking to beat Chelsea to the signing of West Ham youngster Reece Oxford, the Express say.

The Hammers are keen for the 15-year-old defender to sign a long-term contract at Upton Park.

Arsenal have reportedly been watching him and it is claimed that the Blues are also showing an interest.

Meanwhile, the Daily Star continue to suggest that Galatasary’s Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder is a transfer target for Chelsea.

And there continues to be speculation about Adel Taarabt’s future after his adviser Kia Joorabchian was quoted in the Italian media as saying it was possible the player could leave QPR and return to Serie A in January.

It was subsequently claimed that AC Milan, where Taarabt ended last season on loan, had reignited their interest.

Tuttomercatoweb now say Sampdoria and Fiorentina, but not Milan, are keen to sign the Moroccan.

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