Arsenal close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea for forward Noni Madueke; Madueke made 45 appearances for the Blues last season, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists; Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and has played 91 times for them; his deal expires in 2030
However, talks have progressed, with Madueke understood to be open to the move across the capital.
Personal terms on a five-year contract have been agreed in principle.
Arsenal have been looking to sign a left-sided forward this summer, although Madueke featured 33 times on the right side of Chelsea’s attack during the 2024/25 season and on only seven occasions on the left, contributing no goals or assists in that time.
The Gunners, who have also looked at a number of other players in the forward positions, including Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, have both Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri to fill the right-winger spot.
Chelsea signed Madueke from PSV Eindhoven for ยฃ29m in January 2023, and he has five years left on his contract. However, the Blues have strengthened significantly in attacking areas this summer.
