Arsenal hold an interest in Chelsea’s Noni Madueke as a possible signing on the wings, with the Blues potentially open to selling this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Noni Madueke of Chelsea is fouled by Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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Simon Johnson reports for The Athletic that Arsenal are one of the clubs to hold an interest in Chelsea’s Noni Madueke, and his current club don’t consider him untouchable this summer.
James McNicholas confirms for the same outlet that Arsenal are exploring the addition of a versatile attacking player, with Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and Morgan Rogers seemingly among the alternatives.
McNicholas adds that Arsenal are being kept up to date on a number of players to give them flexibility in the market.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Florian Plettenberg subsequently reported that Arsenal had submitted an offer to the player, with talks underway and a possibility Madueke could leave Chelsea.
Though Fabrizio Romano quickly followed up that claim by reporting that though Madueke remains on Arsenal’s shortlist, the Gunners haven’t made any bids or proposals for him so far.
Elsewhere, Chelsea fan podcaster Simon Phillips reports that Arsenal are serious about Madueke and expected to make an offer soon – likely after the Club World Cup. But again, there’s no suggestion one has already gone in.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND: Noni Madueke of Chelsea FC during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Chelsea FC at City Ground on May 25, 2025. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
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23-year-old Madueke has scored 11 goals and assisted five in 2024/25 so far, with his season still ongoing due to Chelsea’s run in the Club World Cup.
Largely a right-winger, Madueke has also operated on the left on a number of occasions this season, including both of his Club World Cup starts last month and four of his final five Premier League games of the last campaign.
That versatility could appeal to Arsenal, providing cover on both flanks. But it’s unclear at this stage whether the Gunners plan to push ahead with a move, or whether they’re just continuing to keep options open.
Arsenal and Chelsea have already done some business so far this summer, with Kepa Arrizabalaga set to arrive in a £5m deal imminently.
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