Scouts from Stamford Bridge watched Southampton’s defeat to Everton, with the view of monitoring the progress of their midfield target. The Blues are considering signing Arsenal target Morgan Schneiderlin, after keeping a check on the Southampton midfielder during last weekend’s game. The scouts monitored Schneiderlin and Manchester United target Nathaniel Clyne, during the clash.
Arsenal wanted to the bring the Frenchman to the Emirates, in the summer transfer window and will look to make a bid for his services. The 25-year-old wanted to leave the Saints for the opportunity to play in the Champions League and the league leaders, will be expected to make an offer soon. The French international would have to choose which London club he would prefer, as Southampton would demand around £25m for Schneiderlin, who has previously said,
“In August, I wanted to take a move but the club had lost too many players to agree to sell me.”