Chelsea have told Arsenal that they will not sell Petr Cech to them this summer, according to reports.

The Gunners have been linked with a move for the 32-year-old Czech Republic international, but goal.com have reported that Arsenal have been told the have no chance of signing the player at the end of the season.

Cech has lost his place as Blues No 1 this season to Thibaut Courtois, who made his move permanent last summer after three campaigns on loan at Atletico Madrid.

An Arsenal source told Goal: "Cech is still one of the best goalkeepers around and he would be the perfect signing, but the message from Chelsea is not to bother wasting our time."

Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Show all 11 1 /11 Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Petr Cech - 6.83 The only real surprise in the Chelsea team, the deposed No 1 has benefited from only playing five matches in the Premier League compared to Thibaut Courtois, who has played 25. Courtois is only 0.01 behind Cech, so we're splitting hairs. Cech has kept a clean sheet in every game, however. Getty Images Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Branislav Ivanovic - 7.35 The powerful Serbian has arguably proved himself as the best right-back in the country this season. He's a threat when going forward and a superb defender, although he has looked tired and sluggish in recent weeks. GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Gary Cahill - 6.94 The England vice-captain edges slightly in front of young centre-back Kurt Zouma who has also impressed. Cahill's form has been up and down this season but he has been better in recent weeks. GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far John Terry - 7.04 John Terry has played every minute of every Premier League game this season. You won't find a better centre-back in the division. Getty Images Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Cesar Azpilicueta - 7.23 Has been shaky recently but has had a great year playing on the left, despite being right-footed. Has seen off the challenge of £16m Filipe Luis, who wants to return to Spain. Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Cesc Fabregas - 7.73 Took the Premier League by storm at the start of the season but has really slowed down in the last couple of months. Got an assist against Hull but that was his first since January. The third highest rated player in the Premier League, according to WhoScored. GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Nemanja Matic - 7.51 Has formed a dominant partnership with Cesc Fabregas that has been one of the major differences between this season and last. A brilliant shield for the defence and fantastic on the ball. GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Willian - 7.00 Works extremely hard and a valuable outlet for Chelsea on the counter. But he doesn't quite provide enough threat in the final third and has just four goals and five assists all season. Juan Cuadrado was bought in January for big money but is yet to make an impact in England. Getty Images Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Oscar - 7.31 Another who has suffered with poor form recently, he hasn't scored for Chelsea since 17 January, a run of 11 matches. Needs to find some form in the closing stages of the season, although the Blues lack suitable replacements. GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Eden Hazard - 8.02 The highest rated player in the Premier League according to WhoScored, Hazard has enjoyed another brilliant season as Chelsea's main attacking threat. Despite often facing two markers and being the most fouled player in the division he is still Chelsea's best performer GETTY IMAGES Chelsea's best XI of the season so far Diego Costa - 7.60 The Premier League's tormentor-in-chief is just about clinging on at the top of the goalscoring charts, with two in his last two after a long (for him) dry spell. Loic Remy and Didier Drogba have proved useful in parts for Chelsea but Costa is top dog - the Blues will be hoping the injury he picked up against Hull was none too serious. GETTY IMAGES

Cech has made only five appearances in the Premier League for the Blues this season, but he did start the 2-0 Capital One Cup final win over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley last month.