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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee with Arsenal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Stuart Pearce told talkSPORT the 24-year-old should leave north London for the sake of his career.
England international Oxlade-Chamberlain turned down the chance to extend his contract at the Emirates Stadium last week, rejecting a deal which would have seen him earn around £180,000 a week.
He has made it clear he wishes to leave Arsenal, six years after signing for the Gunners from Southampton for £15m, and Chelsea have jumped to the front of the queue with a bid of £35m reportedly accepted by Arsene Wenger and co.