Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing a shock Arsenal star after Noni Madueke agreed personal terms with the Gunners.
Madueke has been linked with making a surprise transfer across London despite Enzo Maresca insisting he was an ‘important’ player for the Blues.
But on Saturday, just hours after playing in Chelsea’s Club World Cup quarter-final win, The Athletic claim that the England star has decided to move to the Emirates.
Personal terms have been agreed but the deal is still someway off with club-to-club talks yet to take place.
Madueke is valued at £50million and would be the second Chelsea player to join Arsenal this summer following Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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Chelsea have already bolstered their forward line this transfer window, signing Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Estevao and Jamie Gittens – the latter confirmed on Saturday.
However, they’re not done yet as Fabrizio Romano reports that the west London club are eyeing up Ethan Nwaneri and could make a sensational move for the Arsenal wonderkid.
The youngest player to play in the Premier League, Nwaneri has a huge career ahead of him and was given the opportunity to show his potential last season, frequently deputising from the injured Bukayo Saka.
The 18-year-old’s contract expires next summer and it was reported earlier this week that talks over a new deal aren’t progressing well.
This could however be partly be down to Nwaneri’s participation at the U21 Euros, where he helped England retain their crown.
Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal stats 2024/25
Appearances: 37
Starts: 16
Goals: 9
Assists: 2
Chelsea are now monitoring the situation but will only make a move for the attacking midfielder if a new contract cannot be agreed.
It is said Nwaneri wants to stay at Arsenal but also wants guaranteed game time, something the arrival of Madueke could actually affect.
Mikel Arteta’s side are set to announce the signing of midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard very soon and are closing in on defender Christhian Mosquera.
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