Arsenal could repeat Kai Havertz transfer trick after Chelsea reject shock bid

Arsenal responded after starting this month with back-to-back defeats by drawing with at Anfield to move a point closer to qualification.

Playing in the competition for a third consecutive season remains in their own hands after coming from two goals down to avoid defeat. Winning one of their remaining two matches, or even drawing both games, would ensure they cannot finish outside the top five, regardless of other results.

Champions League qualification will likely be key again to the club's . Here is a round-up of the latest rumours from over the weekend:

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Bernal bid

have reportedly made a £1.25million offer to sign goalkeeper Freddy Bernal, according to Fabrizio Romano, . There are also said to be other clubs interested in the under-18 international, but the west London club reputedly want to keep their player.

football.london says: Chelsea have three first team goalkeepers, another four out on loan, five in their under-21s and two in their under-18s. That is 15 who were seemingly ahead of Bernal in seniority when this season began.

However, despite such competition, the 16-year-old has trained with 's squad this season. Alongside his recent international recognition, reported interest from other clubs is unsurprising.

Nkunku claim

is reportedly a player who Arsenal are likely to have on their transfer shortlist this summer. cites sources when claiming the expectation is that the player will push for a move away from Chelsea.

They state that the Gunners perceive Nkunku as an option, albeit acknowledging the 27-year-old is not top of their list. The outlet also concedes that returning to the Bundesliga or France is likelier.

football.london says: Arsenal signing received a mixed reaction at best when it happened, so it's safe to assume any acquisition of Nkunku would only receive a worse reception. Doing so for a player who has just 11 starts in the Premier League over the last two years - and was effectively Chelsea's replacement for Havertz when he signed - would be an even bigger risk.