According to reports, two key factors are behind Chelsea’s decision to offload Noni Madueke as he closes in on a move to rivals Arsenal. The Gunners have been heavily linked with several wingers in recent months as they were always likely to strengthen in this department during this summer’s transfer window.

Enzo Maresca has insisted Noni Madueke was not forced out of the club with the Chelsea boss expecting the winger to join Arsenal ‘in the next hours’. Arsenal and Chelsea agreed a fee of £52million on Thursday night with Madueke now set to sign a five-year contract with the Gunners.

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?

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, with the England international leaving the Blues' Club World Cup squad to finalise the transfer

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.

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Enzo Maresca has reacted to Noni Madueke ’s move to Arsenal, saying Chelsea were powerless because “Noni decided to leave”. On Friday, Madueke was granted permission to leave Chelsea’s Club World Cup camp in the United States and return to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of his £52million move to London rivals Arsenal.

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

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.

Arsenal have taken the next step in their efforts to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, according to the latest reporting on the developing saga. As Chelsea continue to recruit attacking players, Madueke is at risk of falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order,