Liverpool have not ruled out pursuing their longstanding interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain, left

Chelsea have agreed a £35 million fee with Arsenal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and he will be given permission to have a medical at the England training centre, where he is on international duty.

Chelsea are also close to a deal to sign Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City for about £30 million and have registered a firm interest in Ross Barkley, from Everton, as another midfield option. The arrival of the three English players in west London would boost Chelsea’s home-grown numbers and help to address Antonio Conte’s frustration about the limited size of his squad.

Chelsea are also close to a deal to sign Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City for about £30 million PAUL GILHAM/GETTY IMAGES

However, Liverpool have not ruled out pursuing their longstanding interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain, 24, and believe that they can tempt him to Anfield instead.

Arsène Wenger has been insistent that he