Arsenal and Chelsea have reached an settlement that can see Noni Madueke be part of the Gunners, talkSPORT understands.
The winger is ready to signal a five-year contract which can see him go from west to north London in a £52million deal.
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Madueke has already agreed private phrases forward of a possible transfer to the Emirates Stadium and the Gunners have now formally approached his present membership.
Nonetheless, Madueke remains to be but to realize permission from Chelsea to go for his Arsenal medical.
The 23-year-old is with the Chelsea squad within the USA, the place they’ve reached the ultimate of the Membership World Cup.
His 22-minute cameo off the bench in opposition to Fluminense on Tuesday was his fifth look of the event.
The Blues secured a 2-0 victory over the Brazilian facet because of a double on his debut from summer season signing Joao Pedro.
However whereas the ex-Brighton striker loved instant success in a Chelsea shirt, Madueke could possibly be set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer season after two years in west London.
The winger joined the membership from Dutch facet PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and has 5 years remaining on his present deal.
Final season noticed Madueke make 41 appearances for Enzo Maresca’s facet, scoring 11 objectives and offering 5 assists.
He has now emerged as a shock candidate to change into Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer season.
Maresca addressed Madueke’s future after his facet’s win over Palmeiras final weekend.
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The Italian defined: “Noni has been crucial for us throughout this season. In the present day, once more, he has been vital.
“However my message to the gamers and to the membership is that I need simply gamers who’re comfortable to be with us.
“Those that aren’t comfortable, they’re free to go, it is for all of the gamers we’ve.
“However once more, Noni has been superb in the course of the season and superb tonight.”
Madueke would additionally change into the second participant to maneuver to the Gunners from Chelsea throughout this switch window.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has already made the change throughout the capital to supply competitors for David Raya in purpose.
In the meantime, Martin Zubimendi accomplished his long-awaited transfer from Actual Sociedad final week.
Christian Norgaard additionally follows him to north London, with Arsenal saying the switch on Thursday.
The Danish midfielder has agreed to hitch from Brentford in a deal value an preliminary £10m plus an additional £5m in add-ons.
Mikel Arteta additionally stays available in the market for additional additions to his ahead line.
Viktor Gyokeres is known to have agreed private phrases on a five-year deal.
Nonetheless, a price is but to be agreed along with his present membership Sporting Lisbon.
The Swedish striker has scored 97 objectives in 102 appearances for Sporting since signing from Coventry in 2023.
Arsenal’s new additions may make their debuts in opposition to AC Milan in Singapore on July 23 because the membership kickstart their pre-season marketing campaign.
