CHELSEA ace Noni Madueke has been linked with various Premier League clubs, including Arsenal – reports suggest.
Madueke, 23, amassed a total of 42 appearances last season and played a major role in the Blues’ Conference League triumph with three goals and one assists in five matches.
Chelsea ace Noni Madueke is linked with various Premier League clubs, including Arsenal
According to The Telegraph, the winger’s recent performances have drawn interest across the top flight during the summer transfer window.
The same source claims the England international is on the Gunners’ radar.
However, the North Londoners have been monitoring several different forwards during the transfer window and it is unknown at this stage how keen they are on Madueke.
The ex-PSV Eindhoven star has not been put up for sale by Chelsea, who have also not offered him to other clubs.
But rivals believe the wideman could still be sold this summer as he is not considered untouchable in Enzo Maresca’s starting line-up.
The West Londoners have not received an approach or held talks with rivals Arsenal over Madueke.
But Mikel Arteta’s side is thought to be among those who have looked at his situation.
This comes as a number of Premier League teams are looking to sign wingers this summer.
Tottenham – where Madueke cut his teeth as a teenager in the academy – are looking for someone to cover the right flank.
The same goes for Newcastle, who need someone to provide competition for Jacob Murphy.
And Manchester United are pushing for the signing of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
Arsenal have been rigorously looking for an option that can boost their attack, with Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams posing as a top target.
However, Barcelona appear to be frontrunners for Williams’ signature ahead of this coming season.
Nevertheless, Arsenal and Chelsea have made several deals these past few years despite being major rivals.
The likes of Kai Havertz and Jorginho have moved to the Emirates from Stamford Bridge, while Raheem Sterling played for Arteta’s team on loan last season and Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set for a similar path.
Inside Arsenal’s frustrating striker transfer saga
By Jordan Davies
ARSENAL’S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall.
The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta.
But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen’s agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated.
Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit.
But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money.
While the players’ camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them.
So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike?
Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season.
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