According to reports in The Telegraph, Chelsea have opened talks with West Ham United about signing striker Andy Carroll, who is rated at £20m by the club according to Sky Sports, on a permanent deal, and Arsenal fans have been quick to mock their London neighbours.

Initial reports suggested that the Blues wanted to bring the 29-year-old to Stamford Bridge on loan until the end of the season to provide cover for Alvaro Morata, but now The Telegraph says they actually want the centre-forward on a permanent basis.

If they do get Carroll he would follow Ross Barkley through the door for the Premier League holders this month, and even though the Gunners look set to lose Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United their attention has certainly been caught to the potential deal involving their rivals from the capital.

Arsenal supporters took to social media to give their thoughts on Chelsea targeting Carroll, and while one labelled "Chelsea the new Arsenal", another said their interest in him is "embarrassing".

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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