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Arsenal are on the verge of finalising the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for a fee reported to be over £50 million[1][4][6]. Personal terms on a five-year contract have already been agreed in principle with the player, who is open to the move across London[1][2]. Madueke featured predominantly on the right for Chelsea last season, making 33 appearances in that position and seven on the left, though he did not register any goals or assists from the left flank[1].

The deal progressed following the FIFA Club World Cup, despite initial expectations that formal negotiations would only begin afterward. Arsenal’s interest aligns with their search for a left-sided forward, although Madueke primarily plays on the right, where they already have Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri[1]. At the Emirates, Madueke is expected to compete with Gabriel Martinelli for the left-wing position and provide cover for Saka on the right[2].

While Arsenal have tabled an opening offer package of around £50 million including add-ons, Chelsea are using the recent £55 million sale of Anthony Elanga as a transfer benchmark and are seeking a higher fixed fee[4][5]. Despite tough competition for attacking places at Stamford Bridge following several notable signings, Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca has acknowledged Madueke’s contribution but stated he only wants players happy to stay at the club[2].

The move has not been without controversy among Arsenal fans; a petition against the signing has gathered over 2,200 signatures, partly due to frustration about yet another transfer from Chelsea, which would make Madueke the seventh player to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates since 2019[3]. Madueke is currently in the United States for the Club World Cup, and his advisors are reportedly encouraging him to avoid the social media backlash[3].

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