BREAKING :Arsenal ‘plan to finalise’ €50 million transfer after all documents as been Agreed with the player expected to undergo a medical test and has already agreed to personal terms.
Arsenal intends to finalize a €50 million transfer after all documents have been agreed upon with the player, who is expected to undergo a medical examination and has already accepted personal terms.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal is making progress on an unexpected transfer for an attacker.
Transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano states that Arsenal is moving forward in discussions with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Although the England international has not indicated a wish to leave Chelsea, he is reportedly open to a transfer to the Emirates Stadium, as mentioned in Romano’s post on X.
It is uncertain whether this deal will materialize, but it appears to be one that Arsenal is eager to pursue as they seek additional attacking options for the upcoming season.
Arsenal has also been associated with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes according to AS, while Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is among their potential targets, as reported by the Guardian and others.
Fabrizio Romano’s update regarding the discussions with Noni Madueke
Currently, it appears that discussions are progressing between Arsenal and Madueke, even if there are no club-to-club negotiations at this time, according to Romano in the following post…
??? It is understood that Arsenal has begun advancing discussions on personal terms with Noni Madueke.
At this point, Madueke has not requested to leave Chelsea, as he is focused on the Club World Cup; however, he is believed to be open to a move to Arsenal.
Romano stated: “It is understood that Arsenal has 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.”
This update follows Romano’s quote from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who mentioned that he only wants players to remain at the club if they are happy to be there.
Could Madueke be leaving while Kudus joins Chelsea?
It seems that Chelsea may already be preparing for a future without Madueke, as they have been heavily linked with West Ham United right winger Mohammed Kudus.
Simon Phillips recently reported that Chelsea had a £50m offer for Kudus rejected by West Ham, but he could serve as an ideal direct replacement for Madueke on the right flank.
Some Chelsea supporters may have reservations about allowing Madueke to leave, as he has demonstrated significant potential.
In contrast, Kudus appeared to regress in his performances for West Ham during the last season.
This is a **surprise twist** in the transfer window: Arsenal are reportedly **advancing discussions** to sign **Noni Madueke** from Chelsea for a **€50 million** deal, with **personal terms already agreed**. According to **Fabrizio Romano**, while no club-to-club agreement is in place yet, **Arsenal are pushing ahead** and Madueke is **open to the move**.
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## 🔴 Arsenal Push for Noni Madueke
### ✅ Current Situation:
* **Player status**:
✔️ *Open to joining Arsenal*
❌ *Has not requested to leave Chelsea*
🔵 Focused on the Club World Cup
* **Transfer Fee**:
💰 Reported value around **€50 million** (\~£42.5m)
* **Personal Terms**:
✔️ **Agreed in principle** with Arsenal
* **Medical Exam**:
🩺 Expected if Chelsea agree to sell
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## 🔁 Why Arsenal Want Madueke:
* **Versatility**: Can play on the right wing, as a #10, or left if needed
* **Technical Profile**:
🔹 Direct runner
🔹 Great dribbler
🔹 Can beat defenders in tight spaces — a trait Arteta values highly
* **Competition for Bukayo Saka**: Arsenal have lacked a **natural backup** or rotation option on the right
Madueke could be used:
* To **reduce the load on Saka**
* As a **rotation piece** in all competitions
* Or as part of **a new-look front three** if Mikel Arteta rotates systems
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## ⚠️ Chelsea’s Position:
* Madueke **has not asked to leave**, but:
* Manager Enzo Maresca has made it clear he wants **committed players only**
* **Chelsea are chasing Mohammed Kudus** from West Ham — a likely replacement
* Chelsea may **cash in** if they sign Kudus, despite Madueke’s potential
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## 🧠 What This Means for Arsenal:
* If Arsenal finalize this deal **alongside Rodrygo or Eze**, it signals a **serious attacking overhaul**
* Competition would increase for:
* **Saka** on the right
* **Martinelli and Trossard** on the left
* **Odegaard and Havertz** in advanced roles
* Suggests **Arteta and Edu are prioritizing depth and versatility** in forward areas
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## 🔎 Final Thoughts:
While this may seem left-field, Arsenal’s interest in Madueke makes sense — he’s **Premier League-proven**, **young**, and **technically suited to Arteta’s system**. It would also weaken a direct top-six rival in Chelsea, who have struggled with player management and consistency.
If Arsenal sign both **Rodrygo and Madueke**, the attacking options next season could look like:
> 🧱 **Rodrygo – Gyökeres – Saka**
> 🔁 Martinelli / Madueke / Havertz / Jesus
Would you be happy with Madueke as Saka’s backup — or do you prefer someone like Michael Olise or even Eze for that role?
