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
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.”
Arsenal are aware that Madueke is open to joining, and Maresca’s comments regarding his future suggest a move could be on the cards. The Italian said that although he’s been “very important”, if players aren’t happy, they are “free to go”.
Madueke came off the bench in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Saturday morning. He has been in and out of Maresca’s side during the tournament in the United States.
Noni Madueke (Premier League 2024-25)
Appearances (starts):
32 (27)
Goals:
7
Assists:
3
Big chances created:
6
Successful dribbles:
1.4 (49%)
The “lightning-fast” 23-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 for a fee of £29m, and he has played his way into a regular first team role. He’d grown frustrated with his lack of opportunities during the 2023-24 season under Mauricio Pochettino, but eventually earned more playing time.
All statistics courtesy of SofaScore – correct as of 05.07.2025
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