Arsenal are reportedly advancing in talks over personal terms with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke over a potential transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Madueke's future is uncertain amid the Blues bolstering their attacking options this summer. He was a regular under Enzo Maresca last season but the arrivals of Estevao and Joao Pedro could see his game time diminish.
Arsenal are on the lookout for a new winger to give Mikel Arteta more options following a season filled with injury troubles. Bukayo Saka's lengthy spell on the sidelines proved problematic and Madueke could be viewed as the perfect option to give the side more depth.
Romano Confirms Arsenal-Madueke Talks
The English attacker hasn't told Chelsea he wants to leave
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke sitting on the bench
Madueke is at the Club World Cup with Chelsea but has been the subject of Arsenal's search for a new winger this summer. The Gunners also have Real Madrid's Rodrygo on their shortlist but the Brazilian could demand wages of £250,000.
Romano confirmed that talks between the North Londoners and the England international were at an advanced stage:
"Understand Arsenal have now started advancing on personal terms discussions with Noni Madueke.Madueke hasn’t asked to leave Chelsea at this stage, focused on Club World Cup; meanwhile he’s understood to be open to Arsenal move.Nothing agreed/close between clubs yet."