Report: AC Milan to battle Arsenal over Petr Cech signature

AC Milan are set to battle Arsenal for the chance to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, according to reports.

The Czech veteran lost his role as first-choice stopper to Thibaut Courtois this season, after a decade of being number one in between the Stamford Bridge sticks.

According to the Daily Star, the Rossoneri are keeping tabs on the situation at Chelsea, with manager Filippo Inzaghi reportedly keen to put in a bid for the 32-year-old in January.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho is said to prefer the idea of selling Cech to a team abroad, as opposed to a Premier League rival.