Arsenal have reportedly struck a deal worth over £50 million ($67.8m) to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, with the England international set to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates. The 23-year-old former Tottenham academy graduate is expected to provide cover and competition for Bukayo Saka on the right flank in Mikel Arteta's setup for the upcoming season.

But one transfer target that has raised eyebrows among the Arsenal faithful is Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. At a rumoured fee in excess of £50million, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, it’s easy to see why some Arsenal fans have been scratching their heads, especially given Madueke hasn’t exactly torn the league to shreds since arriving in 2023.

Arsenal have taken the next step in their efforts to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, according to the latest reporting on the developing saga. As Chelsea continue to recruit attacking players, Madueke is at risk of falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order,

Once that figure came to light, many supporters began to worry that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Madueke instead of Eze, because both players can play out wide. Romano has now eased those fears by revealing that the Madueke deal is not related to Arsenal’s interest in Eze — the Gunners remain keen on the Crystal Palace star.