The Gunners have made a £6million bid for the 28-year-old, but the Blues are holding out for £8million.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to double Kalou’s weekly wage to £60,000, according to The Sun.
Back in February Kalou said: “He is a very great coach and I know that every single player in the world dreams of playing for him.
“I have a lot of respect for him, he is one of the best coaches in the world.
“Arsenal are achieving huge things and watching them play is beautiful.”
