Arsenal have entered preliminary discussions with Chelsea over the potential signing of winger Noni Madueke, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season. With a need for more depth in wide areas, especially behind key attackers like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, the Gunners are actively exploring options — and Madueke has emerged as a top candidate on their list.
Chelsea are reportedly open to the idea of offloading the 22 year old, but only for the right price. While Arsenal have shown interest, the Blues are believed to have placed a valuation of around £50 million, with additional clauses that could push the fee even higher.
The club’s openness stems partly from their recent signings, including young wingers like Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens, which could reduce Madueke’s long-term role at Stamford Bridge.Despite the speculation, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has indicated that Madueke remains part of his squad plans, calling the winger “our player” when asked about the links to Arsenal. On the other side, Madueke is said to be considering his options carefully. Sources close to the player suggest he’s not fully convinced about the switch, mainly due to uncertainty over regular playing time in Arsenal’s already competitive attacking lineup.
Arsenal’s initial offer is understood to have fallen short of Chelsea’s asking price, with figures in the region of £40–45 million being discussed. Negotiations are still ongoing, with Arsenal weighing up whether to return with an improved bid that includes performance-related add-ons. As talks continue, both clubs remain firm in their positions, and a decision on Madueke’s future is likely to come before the close of the summer transfer window.
