Arsenal agree personal terms with Chelsea star in potential shock summer transfer

Noni Madueke has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a potential summer move from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands. The winger has become a surprise target for the Gunners, who are in the market for a new attacking option. Arsenal are interested in making Madueke a summer signingGetty Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and has since made 91 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals. He has also earned his first seven caps for England during his spell at Stamford Bridge. Talks between Arsenal and Chelsea have not occured yet, but talkSPORT understands that a deal could cost around £55-60million. Should Madueke sign for Arsenal from Chelsea, he would become the second player to do so this summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spanish goalkeeper has moved to north London in a £5m deal. It’s the sixth time in the last seven years in which Arsenal have signed a player from Chelsea. Raheem Sterling joined them on loan last season, whilst Kai Havertz made a permanent move in the summer of 2023. Jorginho completed a switch a few months beforehand, whilst Willian and David Luiz joined in 2020 and 2019 respectively. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was asked about Madueke and the speculation over his future after their 2-1 win against Palmerias. And he issued a strong message to his squad by saying: “Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important. Madueke has spent two-and-a-half seasons in west LondonGetty Maresca only wants players who are happy at ChelseaGetty “But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players who are happy to be with us. “The ones that are not happy, they are free to go, it’s for all the players we have. “But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.” Chelsea announced the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a £55million deal on Saturday. The Blues are also due to welcome Estevao Willian, who scored for Palmeiras during their Club World Cup clash. Estevao has played on the right wing for the Brazilian side, but is understood to be keen on playing as a no.10 next season. Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN. Sign up now so you don’t miss any of the action. *Clicking on a DAZN link in this article may earn talkSPORT affiliate revenue

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Noni Madueke has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a potential summer move from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands.

The winger has become a surprise target for the Gunners, who are in the market for a new attacking option.

Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and has since made 91 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals.

He has also earned his first seven caps for England during his spell at Stamford Bridge.

Talks between Arsenal and Chelsea have not occured yet, but talkSPORT understands that a deal could cost around £55-60million.

Should Madueke sign for Arsenal from Chelsea, he would become the second player to do so this summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The Spanish goalkeeper has moved to north London in a £5m deal.

It’s the sixth time in the last seven years in which Arsenal have signed a player from Chelsea.

Raheem Sterling joined them on loan last season, whilst Kai Havertz made a permanent move in the summer of 2023.

Jorginho completed a switch a few months beforehand, whilst Willian and David Luiz joined in 2020 and 2019 respectively.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was asked about Madueke and the speculation over his future after their 2-1 win against Palmerias.

And he issued a strong message to his squad by saying: “Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important.

“But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players who are happy to be with us.

“The ones that are not happy, they are free to go, it’s for all the players we have.

“But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.”

Chelsea announced the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a £55million deal on Saturday.

The Blues are also due to welcome Estevao Willian, who scored for Palmeiras during their Club World Cup clash.

Estevao has played on the right wing for the Brazilian side, but is understood to be keen on playing as a no.10 next season.

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