Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari
has revealed that Arsenal enquired about Salomon Kalou this
summer.
Arsene Wenger made his approach during the close season, but was
informed the Ivory Coast international was not for sale.
Scolari feels the Frenchman's interest in his young striker
proves Kalou can be a valuable member of the Blues' squad this
season, but admits he has plenty of options in the attacking
department.
"If you ask Arsene Wenger, he wants Kalou as a centre-forward
and Arsene is an intelligent man. I need to follow his idea," said
the Brazilian coach.
"He wanted Kalou one, two or three months ago when we started
negotiations for some players. I said no.
"You know what players I want and now you know what players
Arsene wants.
"If he sees Kalou as a number nine then I must try that
sometimes. But I also have (Nicolas) Anelka, (Didier) Drogba and
(Franco) Di Santo."