Chelsea is perhaps busy within the switch market however newest developments is perhaps a step too far, based on one in every of their former gamers..
Former Blue and talkSPORT pundit Scott Minto believes that information of a possible Noni Madueke departure are a priority for the membership.
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We reported earlier that Chelsea are prepared to let the English winger depart if an appropriate supply arrives as they’re within the midst of what’s going to be one other packed summer time.
Prompting motion on the wings is a deal for Jamie Gittens after a £55million transfer was agreed in precept with Borussia Dortmund.
Moreover, Madueke stayed on the bench for Chelsea’s 4-1 Membership World Cup win over Benfica, regardless of the prolonged storm delayed match going to extra-time.
Minto understands {that a} new arrival is required with Jadon Sancho departing and Mykhailo Mudryk suspended, however not on the expense of Madueke.
“I’ve seen that [news] and I do not get it,” he stated.
“Not solely do I believe he is an excellent footballer coming in, being that inverted winger on the suitable, however I’ve additionally seen him play on the left.
“I coated the sport for talkSPORT at Stamford Bridge in opposition to Manchester United the place [Noussair] Mazraoui was the suitable again.
“He gave him a torrid time enjoying as an old school left winger on the left-hand aspect. So he is very, very versatile.
“I do know Jamie Gittens appears to be like prefer it’s occurring now, and I do perceive that as a result of Jadon Sancho has gone again to United and Mudryk, we do not know when he’ll play once more…
“However to eliminate Madueke when he appears to be like like he might be one in every of Chelsea’s greatest gamers. I discover that very unusual certainly.”
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The 23-year-old is in his second full season on the Bridge after a £29m arrival from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
He reached a lot of profession highs through the 2024/25 marketing campaign, together with video games performed (39) and targets (10), whereas he added an additional 4 assists.
It isn’t simply Minto who’s a fan both, however England’s administration, with Madueke getting used repeatedly by interim Lee Carsley and new supervisor Thomas Tuchel.
But regardless of that, he might be a part of a nine-man exodus this summer time.
talkSPORT understands that Nicolas Jackson will even be allowed to go away for the suitable value after a irritating season up entrance.
Fellow forwards Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix aren’t needed by the Blues, with Brighton’s Joao Pedro and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike targets to switch them.
