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Chelsea to send scouts to watch Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson against Arsenal as Antonio Conte eyes defensive reinforcements

Chelsea will check on Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson on Saturday as Antonio Conte steps up his search for defensive reinforcements.

Blues spies are scheduled to run the rule over the promising 23-year-old against in-form Arsenal this weekend.

With the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott all likely to be involved at the weekend, Chelsea scouts feel the clash at the Emirates Stadium will provide them with a perfect opportunity to grade Gibson's progress.

Chelsea be watching Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson against Arsenal on Saturday
Chelsea be watching Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson against Arsenal on Saturday
Blues manager Antonio Conte is looking to bolster the team's options in the back four
Blues manager Antonio Conte is looking to bolster the team's options in the back four

The central-defender is one of a number the Blues are keeping an eye on as they look to bolster their options in the back four.