Chelsea news & transfer roundup: £30m Laporte move plotted, Ivanovic contract update, Blues keen to gazump Arsenal with part-exchange bid, Mourinho promises to blood more youngsters

The Express claim that Arsenal are the favourites to sign in-demand Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, but it is reported that Chelsea could gazump the Gunners by offering John Obi Mikel in part exchange.

SEE MORE: Arsenal lead Chelsea in Morgan Schneiderlin transfer chase, but Blues hope to tempt Southampton with part-exchange offer

The Express also state that Eden Hazard has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge, despite being linked with a summer switch to Real Madrid.