TERMS AGREED: Arsenal agree deal to sign a complete striker after Viktor Gyokeres’ deal collapsed
Arsenal have had a good start to the summer transfer window.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was confirmed as the club’s first signing earlier this month.
The Gunners followed it up with the much-awaited transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal are now determined to sign Blues winger Noni Madueke, and Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update.
The reputed journalist revealed that the Gunners have made an opening bid of £50 million including add-ons for the 23-year-old.
However, the Blues are referencing Anthony Elanga’s move to Newcastle United and want a fixed fee of £50m with some add-ons.
The relationship between the clubs is ‘excellent’. Romano added that manager Mikel Arteta is ‘very keen’ to work with Madueke.
Madueke, who has already agreed on personal terms, is also ‘very excited’ by the opportunity to join the Gunners this summer.
Arsenal seem determined to sign Madueke
The 23-year-old has been with the Blues for more than two years. He has been inconsistent to say the least. He has managed only 16 goal contributions in all competitions this term.
Madueke has made the majority of his appearances from the right wing in his career. He has recently operated from the left flank for the Blues, but has no goal involvements to show for it.
Some Arsenal fans don’t seem impressed for the same reason. Real Madrid’s Rodrygo was named as the prime target for the left wing, but the club seem focused on signing Madueke instead.
If the Gunners were to sign Rodrygo too, Madueke would be an expensive backup, considering he is unlikely to displace Bukayo Saka from the starting line-up for the right wing role.
Madueke has impressed with his direct dribbling in one-on-one situations, but the big question is whether he can improve his end-product with the Gunners under Arteta.
Arteta has managed to make Kai Havertz more effective upfront after his move from Chelsea. The Spanish tactician obviously feels he can do the same with Madueke going forward.
