Cheslea’s 23-year-old England international is on the verge of joining the Gunners in a £50m transfer, but where will he play in Mikel Arteta’s side?

Now, Fabrizio Romano, in his article on GiveMeSport, has revealed that Chelsea enquired about signing Nwaneri while holding talks with Arsenal over a deal for Madueke. The Gunners, however, made it clear that they were not going to negotiate.

Arsenal are looking for ways to upgrade their forward line in the 2025 summer transfer window after missing out on the Premier League title to Liverpool in the 2024/25 season.

Chelsea star Noni Madueke has been granted permission to undergo his medical with local rivals Arsenal, with both clubs agreeing on a £52 million deal on Thursday. The 23-year-old had already agreed to a five-year deal with the Gunners before the final transfer was confirmed.

The young English attacker could be making his way across London, but the Club World Cup finalists would be better off keeping a player who is clearly improving

Twomey: The success of Chelsea’s recruitment model depends just as much on their ability to sell profitably as it does on buying intelligently. Every player who is not absolutely integral to the team Maresca is building has a price, and Madueke has never managed to make himself indispensable at Stamford Bridge.

Madueke has managed 45 appearances for Chelsea so far this season, catching the eye with a return of 11 goals and five assists. However, if he stays at Chelsea, he undoubtedly faces increased competition for minutes as a result of the Blues’ transfer dealings this summer.

CHELSEA star Noni Madueke has agreed personal terms with London rivals Arsenal after Enzo Maresca fired a brutal transfer warning at him. The winger has reportedly emerged as a target for Mikel