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Arsenal are struggling to keep hold of rising star Khayon Edwards despite offering the 18-year-old striker numerous deals amid interest from Chelsea and Bundesliga giants

Arsenal are facing a battle to hold onto rising strike starlet Khayon Edwards amid mounting interest from clubs in England and abroad – including London rivals Chelsea.

The Gunners are yet to agree terms on a professional contract for prolific forward Edwards, 18, who is in the final year of his scholarship deal.

Arsenal have made a number of offers in their attempts to secure Edwards’ long-term future but so far none have persuaded him to put pen-to-paper.

Arsenal are facing a battle to hold onto rising strike starlet Khayon Edwards (above)

That has encouraged admirers of the teenager who has scored 14 times and set up six more goals in just 13 appearances at youth level for Arsenal this season.