Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a potential switch to the Gunners.
The 23-year-old was an integral part of Enzo Maresca’s squad over the last campaign, making 45 appearances across all competitions for the Blues, including four so far at the Club World Cup.
He was a second-half substitute in their 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the quarter-final on Friday.
According to The Athletic, Madueke has given the green light to join Arsenal, but talks between the two clubs are yet to take place.
Chelsea and Arsenal are said to have good relations, with the two clubs having already done business this summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s £5million move to north London this week.
Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to strengthen their attack this summer and Madueke can operate on both flanks.
Chelsea boss Maresca seemingly left the door open for the England international to depart after being questioned on the player’s future after their win over Palmeiras.
He said: ‘Noni has been very important for us. But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players that are happy to be with us.
‘The ones that are not happy, they are free to go. Noni has been very good during the season’.
If Madueke joins Arsenal, he would become the latest Chelsea player to make the switch during Mikel Arteta’s tenure, following David Luiz, Willian, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, and Arrizabalaga.
Arsenal’s attempts to sign long-term target Nico Williams from Athletic Club were thwarted after he signed a new long-term deal with the LaLiga side.
The Gunners hold interest in Real Madrid’s Rodygo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, with the club having already agreed deals to sign Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.
There are also plans for a striker to be signed before they fly out to Singapore on July 19 for their pre-season tour of Asia.
Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP are at the top of the list – with Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins further down the pecking order.
