Chelsea winger Noni Madueke will be flying into the UK today as he closes in on a move to Arsenal, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
The Blues have given the England international permission to leave their Club World Cup camp in the United States and undertake a medical before completing his move to join the Gunners.
Full agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Chelsea on a £52 million deal, and the 23-year-old is signing a 5-year deal with the North London club.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attacking ranks ahead of next season, and he reckons the versatile Madueke is perfect for his squad.
He can feature on both wings, and his dribbling and finishing are qualities Arsenal could do with going forward after another disappointing campaign last term.
They need a quality cover for Bukayo Saka on the right and an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left, and the Chelsea star will fancy his chances of hitting the ground running and impressing at the Emirates Stadium club.
Some Arsenal fans have been unable to look past the rivalry between both teams, but Arteta knows better and is putting emotions and sentiments aside as he eyes a Premier League title next season after three consecutive misses.