Arsenal's pursuit of Chelsea star Noni Madueke could take a positive step forward in the coming months, according to reports - with the Gunners using a 'super agent' to try and get a deal done for the former Tottenham Hotspur youngster.
Reports emerged last week that Arsenal were in the hunt for Madueke's signature, and although personal terms have been agreed, it could be a real transfer saga with Chelsea being interested in Gunners prodigy Ethan Nwaneri. But the use of a super agent could push a deal forward and an inter-London switch could very much be on the cards for the Champions League duo.
Report: Arsenal Using 'Super Agent' in Noni Madueke Deal
A deal taking the winger to the Emirates Stadium looks closer to completion
Noni Madueke in action for Chelsea
The report by ESPN states that alongside Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, who they are closing in on a deal for, Arsenal are also looking for a left-winger - and a source has told the publication that talks with Chelsea and Madueke are 'ongoing' and 'very positive' with the Blues looking for a fee of €50m (£45m).
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That is down to the fact that super agent, Ali Barat, is involved in making the deal happen, and there is already an agreement between Arsenal and the player on a five-year-deal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has 'always' been a big fan of the England international, and Arsenal looked at signing him last summer. Even though Madueke plays as a right-winger, where he would likely be backup to Bukayo Saka, the Spanish tactician believes that he can develop Madueke into a top-class left-winger.
Madueke is keen on moving to the Emirates Stadium, where Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard may also spend time outside the first-team if they can sign a strong enough left-wing option, and Madueke could be that man.
Joining the Blues two-and-a-half years ago, Madueke has improved his output year-upon-year, notching a career-best 11 goals in 45 games in all competitions last season, with seven of those coming in the Premier League.
But with first-team minutes likely to be limited on the right-wing, it could be a deal that drags on. The Gunners struggled in the final third in the second-half of last season, and Madueke's addition would undoubtedly be good at the Emirates alongside the seemingly imminent arrival of Gyokeres.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 08-07-25.
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