Christophe Lollichon could be key to Arsenal landing Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. The London Evening Standard says Lollichon's future is uncertain and Cech would be keen to take the 52-year-old with him to his next club.

It is understood that Arsene Wenger had previously considered replacing Arsenal's current goalkeeping coach Gerry Peyton but it is unknown at this stage whether he would countenance hiring Lollichon in a bid to guarantee Cech's signature.

Cech has attracted interest from a host of top clubs with Real Madrid's interest likely to depend on Carlo Ancelotti's future as manager at the Bernabeu. Paris St Germain are also closely monitoring the situation and Chelsea would ideally prefer to sell to an overseas club if possible.