Chelsea, Arsenal linked with Bayern defender Boateng

Chelsea and Arsenal are being linked with Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng.

BILD says both London clubs were chasing the experienced German international in 2020.

But the 32-year-old had something of a renaissance in the Bayern first team; regaining his starting position and featuring heavily as they lifted the Champions League in Lisbon.

However, club bosses are unlikely to offer Boateng a contract extension, with his current deal expiring this summer.

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This could hand the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal the opportunity to pounce, with new Blues boss Thomas Tuchel in particular believed to be a fan.

Both teams will have to overcome interest from Italy in seizing the 76-cap defender’s signature.

Boateng is disappointed in Bayern’s lack of offer, and is claimed to still be hoping for one.