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Chelsea is looking to hijack Arsenal's attempts to sign Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi before the Premier League seasons begins, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger has been linked with a move for the German international since Per Mertesacker suffered an injury that will put him out of action for several months.

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But Antonio Conte's Chelsea is now said to be keen on signing Mustafi who has a buyout clause of £41 million ($54 million), according to the Daily Mail.

Valencia, however, is said to be willing to listen to offers of around £25 million ($33 million) for the 24-year-old who played for Everton until 2012.

Chelsea's new season begins at Stamford Bridge on August 15 with West Ham the visitors.

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