Arsenal will need to stump up £45m to raid Premier League rival for winger

Arsenal have held talks over a move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, talkSPORT understands. The Gunners are in the market for a new wide player this summer and the 23-year-old England international is on their list of targets. GettyNoni Madueke has emerged as a target for Arsenal who will need to stump up £45m for his signature[/caption] Arsenal have held talks with the player’s camp, but it could take a bid in excess of £45million to prise him away from Stamford Bridge. Should the Gunners meet Chelsea’s valuation of the wideman then it is understood that Chelsea will not stand in the way of Madueke making the move across London. The Blues are splashing the cash once again this summer with four names already through the door. The west London club’s bloated squad appears ready to burst with game time already hard to come by for many members of the squad. And things are set to become even more competitive following the recent additions of Liam Delap and Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian with Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro also set to sign. Therefore a move to the Emirates could be a good timely switch for Madueke who registered 32 Premier League appearances under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca last season. The winger played a key role as the Blues stamped their place in next season’s Champions League while cruising to UEFA Conference League glory. But it is unclear what role he will play under Maresca due to increased competition for places. Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is in need of further firepower as he goes in search of the ever-elusive Premier League title. The Gunners have played second fiddle in the title race for the past three seasons and with impatience growing around the Emirates Stadium, the Spaniard knows he will need to be well stoked in forward areas if his side are going to finally get over the line. Mikel Arteta is hoping to add extra firepower to his attack in the form of Noni MaduekeGetty Madueke is not Arsenal’s only option this summer with Crystal Palace’s FA Cup hero Eberechi Eze also on their radar as reported by talkSPORT this week. Wantaway Real Madrid forward Rodrygo continues to be linked with a move to north London after seeing his status at the club drop following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. But Arsenal may look closer to home for their reinforcements and a good working relationship with Chelsea could see the two parties return to the negotiating table again this summer. And that also includes the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who completed a switch from Chelsea to Arsenal as back up for David Raya on Tuesday. Madueke could be replaced at Stamford Bridge by West Ham’s Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus. Chelsea have been credited with an interest in the former Ajax star with a £60m fee mooted, however, Maresca previously stated his desire to keep hold of Madueke beyond the summer. Maresca admitted he would like Madueke to remain a Chelsea playerGetty “Noni is our player, you can read a lot of speculation at the moment but we consider Noni our player for the coming season,” Maresca said in May. Madueke has played a key role at the Club World Cup so far having started two of the Blues’ four matches in the United States. Chelsea face Palmeiras in the early hours of Sunday morning for a spot in the semi-finals. Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest summer transfer betting odds 18+ gambleaware.org

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Arsenal will need to stump up £45m to raid Premier League rival for winger

Arsenal have held talks over a move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, talkSPORT understands.

The Gunners are in the market for a new wide player this summer and the 23-year-old England international is on their list of targets.

Noni Madueke has emerged as a target for Arsenal who will need to stump up £45m for his signature[/caption]

Arsenal have held talks with the player’s camp, but it could take a bid in excess of £45million to prise him away from Stamford Bridge.

Should the Gunners meet Chelsea’s valuation of the wideman then it is understood that Chelsea will not stand in the way of Madueke making the move across London.

The Blues are splashing the cash once again this summer with four names already through the door.

The west London club’s bloated squad appears ready to burst with game time already hard to come by for many members of the squad.

And things are set to become even more competitive following the recent additions of Liam Delap and Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian with Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro also set to sign.

Therefore a move to the Emirates could be a good timely switch for Madueke who registered 32 Premier League appearances under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca last season.

The winger played a key role as the Blues stamped their place in next season’s Champions League while cruising to UEFA Conference League glory.

But it is unclear what role he will play under Maresca due to increased competition for places.

Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is in need of further firepower as he goes in search of the ever-elusive Premier League title.

The Gunners have played second fiddle in the title race for the past three seasons and with impatience growing around the Emirates Stadium, the Spaniard knows he will need to be well stoked in forward areas if his side are going to finally get over the line.

Mikel Arteta is hoping to add extra firepower to his attack in the form of Noni Madueke

Madueke is not Arsenal’s only option this summer with Crystal Palace’s FA Cup hero Eberechi Eze also on their radar as reported by talkSPORT this week.

Wantaway Real Madrid forward Rodrygo continues to be linked with a move to north London after seeing his status at the club drop following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.

But Arsenal may look closer to home for their reinforcements and a good working relationship with Chelsea could see the two parties return to the negotiating table again this summer.

And that also includes the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who completed a switch from Chelsea to Arsenal as back up for David Raya on Tuesday.

Madueke could be replaced at Stamford Bridge by West Ham’s Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus.

Chelsea have been credited with an interest in the former Ajax star with a £60m fee mooted, however, Maresca previously stated his desire to keep hold of Madueke beyond the summer.

Maresca admitted he would like Madueke to remain a Chelsea player

“Noni is our player, you can read a lot of speculation at the moment but we consider Noni our player for the coming season,” Maresca said in May.

Madueke has played a key role at the Club World Cup so far having started two of the Blues’ four matches in the United States.

Chelsea face Palmeiras in the early hours of Sunday morning for a spot in the semi-finals.

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