Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is closing in on a deal to spend next season at Watford.

Chambers will consider a year on loan as he attempts to revive his career and rekindle his talent.

His former club Southampton have also been linked with a loan move.

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is closing in on a deal to spend next season at Watford

Chambers (front-row, second right) will look to revive his career after just 12 league appearances last season

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Arsene Wenger will not give up on Chambers having paid Saints £16million for him two years ago.

He has found it difficult to force his way into Wenger's back-four and his confidence has been hit. The sudden emergence of Hector Bellerin also limited his opportunities at right back, where he is also capable of playing.

Chambers started only twice in the Premier League last season but the Arsenal boss remains convinced he will mature into a top-class central defender, a position where England are desperately short of options.

Despite only starting just twice in the Premier League Arsene Wenger has insisted he won't give up on him

The 21-year-old has three England caps and is touted for a big future at both club and international level

He is also still highly regarded inside the England set up. Chambers has won three senior caps and was England's captain at the recent U21 tournament in Toulon.

More than anything he is aware of the need to play regular football, to restore his morale and develop his game, ideally in the Premier League.