Arsenal Step Up Talks for Chelsea’s Madueke

Arsenal have intensified talks with Chelsea for winger Noni Madueke, especially after missing out on other wide targets and struggling to land top striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. Chelsea have set a £50 million asking price for Madueke, who contributed 16 goals and assists last season and recently made his England debut. While Chelsea previously considered Madueke a key player, he is now one of several players they are open to selling if their valuation is met, though they are not under pressure to sell. Arsenal see Madueke as a more affordable option compared to other targets like Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, but negotiations on the fee are ongoing. In parallel, Chelsea and Manchester United are discussing a swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho. The broader transfer market remains highly active across Europe.