Arsenal are ready to bring in one more Chelsea footballer as the club is closing in on the transfer of Noni Madueke. The Gunners have been looking to bolster their attacking prowess, and the club is keen on signing the England international. Chelsea have asked for a transfer fee of around £50 to £60 million. Arsenal have agreed to offer £60 million for Noni Madueke. According to Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano, the deal will make Madueke an Arsenal player until 2030. Both the clubs from London have made numerous changes in their squad. While Chelsea have released more players but their frontline is looking fresh for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Arsenal are determined to make a redemption season by adding big names to the squad. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes that the transfer of Noni Madueke will give him a decent backup option in the squad.
Noni Madueke to Arsenal: A Risky Transfer?
🚨 Arsenal’s talks with Chelsea and Noni Madueke are progressing positively. 🤝
A deal worth around €50M could be sealed by the end of the week. ⏳
Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the Englishman and believes he can turn him into a top-class left-winger. 🌟
(Source: @espn) pic.twitter.com/YYJ4GW1d2r
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 7, 2025
Where Arsenal are after big names like Rodrygo and Gyokeres, this potential transfer of Noni Madueke seems to be an underwhelming buy. The versatile winger who primarily plays as a right-winger is currently in Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup squad. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has placed Madueke on left-wing as he wants Pedro Neto to operate from the right side. Now, if the winger accepts the offer from Arsenal and joins them, his possibility of getting the first team breakthrough is not going to be walking on thin ice. Bukayo Saka is going to start every possible match for Arsenal as a right-winger. On the other hand, Gabriel Martinelli is the favourite to take the left wing. Madueke will have to wait for his chance there. If he wishes to play as a second striker like his PSV days, Arteta has to think about that option. Madueke is a kind of player who thrives most in a four-back system with counter-pressing football. Whereas Arsenal play in back-four and Arteta prefers to build the game from short passing while posing a constant threat to the rival with crosses from both wings. Noni Madueke, the player with big physical frame, likes to carry the ball.
Madueke’s Chelsea Spell: Maresca Wants the Player to Stay
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal will have direct talks with Chelsea soon to discuss Noni Madueke deal.
There’s gap in valuation between the clubs but negotiations will now follow to understand if/how to proceed.
Noni Madueke has agreed a five year contract with Arsenal, as revealed. pic.twitter.com/esFPOlkGRq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2025
Despite rumours about his switch to the other side of London, Madueke is focused on his CWC journey with Chelsea right now. Madueke understands the situation that he is in Maresca’s plans for the next season. Due to the suspension of Mudryk and the departure of Jadon Sancho, the 23-year-old becomes the best option on the left-hand side. His recent Premier League stats with Chelsea speak for themselves. The player made 32 appearances last season. In those 32 matches, he has registered 7 goals and 3 assists. With his huge strides, Madueke loves to take on 1v1 challenges and has triumphantly dribbled past his markers 45 times last season. At this moment, Chelsea are looking solid in their attacking third. But the question arises what extra impact is Madueke expected to create in this Chelsea lineup? Amid the situation, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stood by the player. “I don’t have any doubts that if we need Noni, he will help us. I can understand when there is noise around you, it is difficult to deal with that.” – addressed Maresca to the media before the semifinal clash.
Author’s Note: What’s the Current Situation?
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are busy including important footballers in the squad. A Noni Madueke saga hasn’t slowed down the process. Chelsea have signed Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. On the other hand, Arsenal are moving faster than ever in the deal of Viktor Gyokeres. Fans also do not expect any further development in Madueke’s negotiations before the end of the FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea await either PSG or Real Madrid in the final. Although Christopher Nkuku started the semifinal, Madueke came from the bench. As it stands, Madueke has an important role to play in the final before considering the Arsenal move.
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