Arsenal Target Chelsea Winger Noni Madueke in £45m Shock Transfer Plan

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Arsenal Target Chelsea Winger Noni Madueke in £45m Shock Transfer Plan

Festus Chuma 05:45 - 20.06.2025

Arsenal are targeting a surprise £40m move for a rival club winger as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his attack.

Arsenal are exploring an audacious summer move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Gunners have turned their attention to the 23-year-old England international following growing uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge.

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A number of Premier League and European clubs are understood to be closely monitoring Madueke’s situation, with Chelsea set to revamp their squad significantly during the transfer window.

The winger, who featured prominently last season, may find himself slipping down the pecking order under new boss Enzo Maresca.

"Madueke played a crucial role for Maresca's side last term, making 41 appearances across all competitions and helping guide the Blues to a successful Club World Cup campaign," a source close to the club revealed.

"But with multiple signings incoming, his role could soon be under threat."

Chelsea's Summer Shake-Up Continues

Chelsea have already moved quickly in the market, welcoming striker Liam Delap earlier this month after activating the 22-year-old’s £30 million release clause from Ipswich Town.

The former Championship sensation was one of several early additions, with Mamadou Sarr also arriving from Strasbourg and Dario Essugo signed from Sporting Lisbon as the Blues accelerate their youth-focused recruitment drive.

Madueke’s situation is now under increased scrutiny, especially after he featured in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Atlanta during their first Club World Cup tie.

Arsenal’s Attack-Minded Summer Plans

Across London, Arsenal are not standing still. Arteta is keen to build a side capable of challenging for top honours and sees wide attacking depth as a key area of improvement.

The Gunners are already being linked with a host of forward options, including Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, as they search for a long-term solution up front.

Arsenal boss is eager to inject pace, directness, and creativity into his side — and Madueke could fit that mold.

"Noni Madueke is being eyed by Chelsea's Premier League rivals Arsenal for a shock move," a source stated as per Daily Mail.

"Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking ranks during the summer transfer window."

However, Arsenal may face frustration in some of their other pursuits. Spain international Nico Williams, another winger on their radar, is now believed to have agreed personal terms with Barcelona.

That move could force the Gunners to accelerate talks over alternative wide players — with Madueke now climbing the shortlist.

The move would represent a bold step by Arsenal, not only in terms of poaching talent from a Premier League rival but also in betting on a player who may feel he has a point to prove.

Despite Madueke’s solid contribution last season, including his Club World Cup involvement, Chelsea’s willingness to listen to offers could create an opening for Arsenal to pounce.

Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy will now weigh up their options, but Madueke’s Premier League experience and age profile make him an appealing candidate.