Chelsea star Noni Madueke, 23, agrees personal terms with Arsenal as Gunners consider shock transfer swoop
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CHELSEA star Noni Madueke has agreed personal terms with London rivals Arsenal.
The winger has emerged as a target for Mikel Arteta after two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has agreed personal terms with Arsenal
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And the Athletic claims Madueke has now struck an agreement to join Arsenal on a lucrative contract.
However, the Gunners are yet to open talks with Chelsea over a transfer fee.
Arteta is a big fan of Madueke due to his versatility on either wing.
The Spaniard is desperate to land someone as cover for Bukayo Saka, who spent a large part of last season out injured.
But Madueke could also be a contender to take charge of the left flank too.
The seven-time England international joined Chelsea in January 2023 in a £28.5million deal from PSV Eindhoven.
He's since gone on to score 20 goals in 91 outings at Stamford Bridge.
And last season Madueke finished as Chelsea's third-top scorer behind Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson with seven Premier League strikes.
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