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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 20077235" data-attributes="member: 158020">Arsenal and Chelsea set for summer battle over Manolas <img src="http://static.goal.com/2971300/2971302_heroa.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Arsenal have identified Kostas Manolas as their top defensive target this summer, Goal understands. The Roma centre-back is wanted by several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Everton and Manchester United, after turning in a series of impressive performances in Serie A and the Champions League. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has identified the Greece international due to his ball-playing abilities and his astute reading of the game, while the fact that he is only 24-years-old offers room for Manolas to further improve. However, Arsenal face serious competition for his signature, with Chelsea favourites to secure the defender's signature.Antonio Conte, who will take the reigns at Stamford Bridge this summer, has already held talks with Roma over securing Manolas and the Blues remain confident that they can beat the likes of Arsenal and United to his signature. A clause exists in Manolas' contract which means Roma will come to owe 50% of his future transfer fee to Olympiacos, although Goal understands that the clause in question is negotiable and the Greek champions are likely to be forced to settle for a much lower figure.</blockquote>

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