Arsenal offer Chelsea £1.25m for England under-18 goalkeeper Freddy Bernal

Arsenal offer Chelsea £1.25m for England under-18 goalkeeper Freddy Bernal

Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal have now submitted offer for Chelsea sensation

Arsenal have offered Chelsea £1.25 million to acquire the services of England under-18 international goalkeeper Freddy Bernal, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

However, the Blues knocked back the bid from the Gunners for the 16-year-old sensation, insisting he is not for sale.

Bernal has caught the eyes of Arsenal and other suitors following some impressive performances at youth level, which is why Chelsea want to keep him as they believe he has what it takes to become a mainstay in their first-team.

Several other clubs remain interested in the teenage goalie, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal plan to return with an improved offer.