Arsenal Eye Stunning Raid on Chelsea for Star Winger in Transfer Bombshell

Arsenal are among the clubs reportedly keeping tabs on Noni Madueke's circumstances at Chelsea, as the Blues are said to be receptive to bids for the winger during the upcoming transfer window.

The ex-PSV Eindhoven player had his most productive campaign at senior level in 2024-25, contributing significantly to Enzo Maresca's squad that clinched Champions League qualification for the following season and captured the UEFA Conference League title.

Madueke tallied 11 goal involvements in the Premier League during the previous campaign and found the net three times in European competition. While Chelsea's wealth of wide attacking options prevented the winger from being a consistent starter under Maresca, he remained a reliable option for the Italian manager.

Even though he contributed to Chelsea's achievements, the Blues, as reported by The Telegraph, don't consider Madueke as 'indispensable', with multiple Premier League sides showing interest in his availability. Arsenal are seeking to add a wide player during the summer window, and Madueke is reportedly among their potential targets. Nevertheless, the Gunners haven't submitted an official bid yet, and Chelsea's asking price for the England international remains unclear.

The west London outfit isn't actively seeking to offload him. Prior to the Blues' second Club World Cup fixture against Flamengo, Maresca stated that he views Madueke as part of Chelsea's plans for the upcoming season.

Arsenal are looking to significantly strengthen their attacking options this summer, with Real Madrid's Rodrygo being among the players connected to the North London club. They've been unsuccessful in securing Nico Williams, who's set to join Barcelona, while Bryan Mbeumo prefers a move to Manchester United. Consequently, Madueke represents an alternative option for the title contenders, who could benefit from the winger's adaptability. They need both depth behind Bukayo Saka and improved quality among Mikel Arteta's left-wing alternatives.

Madueke has primarily operated on the right side during his time at Chelsea, though Maresca frequently deployed him on the left wing during the latter part of the season.

The 23-year-old's destiny could hinge on whether Chelsea decide to acquire another wide player, particularly if they succeed in landing Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens. Lyon's Malick Fofana has also been mentioned as a potential target.