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Arsenal officially open talks with Chelsea over shock of the transfer window so far

Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over signing winger Noni Madueke, talkSPORT understands.

The Blues value the England international at £50million this summer.

Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea to sign Madueke

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Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea to sign MaduekeCredit: Getty

Mikel Arteta is eyeing his fourth signing of the summer and second from the Blues

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Mikel Arteta is eyeing his fourth signing of the summer and second from the BluesCredit: Getty

Madueke has already agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to the Emirates Stadium and the Gunners have now officially approached his current club.

The 23-year-old is with the Chelsea squad in the USA, where they have reached the final of the Club World Cup.

His 22-minute cameo off the bench against Fluminense on Tuesday was his fifth appearance of the tournament.

The Blues secured a 2-0 victory over the Brazilian side thanks to a double on his debut from summer signing Joao Pedro.

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But while the ex-Brighton striker enjoyed immediate success in a Chelsea shirt, Madueke could be set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after two years in west London.

The winger joined the club from PSV in 2023 and has five years remaining on his current deal.

Last season saw Madueke make 41 appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists.

He has now emerged as a surprise candidate to become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer.

Maresca addressed Madueke’s future after his side’s win over Palmeiras on Saturday.

The Italian explained: “Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important.

Chelsea are looking to receive £50million for Madueke

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Chelsea are looking to receive £50million for MaduekeCredit: Getty

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 08: Noni Madueke #11 of Chelsea FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC at MetLife Stadium on July 08, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Carl Recine - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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The 23-year-old has five years remaining on his Blues dealCredit: Getty

“But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players who are happy to be with us.

“The ones that are not happy, they are free to go, it’s for all the players we have.

“But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.”

Madueke would also become the second player to move to the Gunners from Chelsea during this transfer window.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has already made the switch across the capital to provide competition for David Raya in goal.

Meanwhile, Martin Zubimendi completed his long-awaited move from Real Sociedad last week.

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Christian Norgaard is set to follow him to north London, with official confirmation of his arrival expected imminently.

The Danish midfielder has agreed to join from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £10m plus a further £5m in add-ons.

Mikel Arteta also remains in the market for further additions to his forward line.

Viktor Gyokeres is understood to have agreed personal terms on a five-year deal.

However, a fee is yet to be agreed with his current club Sporting Lisbon.

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The Swedish striker has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting since signing from Coventry in 2023.

Arsenal’s new additions could make their debuts against AC Milan in Singapore on July 23 as the club kickstart their pre-season campaign.

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