Arsenal expect to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea in £52m deal

Noni Madueke transfer news: Arsenal close to agreeing £52m deal for Chelsea winger

Noni Madueke is expected to sign for Arsenal from Chelsea in a £52m move this week, after the Blues gave the England international permission to leave their Club World Cup camp in the USA before Sunday's final to seal the deal. 

The Barnet-born winger is expected to join the Gunners for an initial £48m plus £4m in add-ons.

Madueke made 45 appearances for the Blues last season, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists, featuring 91 times in total during his Stamford Bridge career. 

The attacker joined Chelsea from PSV in January 2023, has five years left on his contract.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said before his side beat PSG 3-0 to win the World Club Cup in New Jersey on Sunday: "Noni is in contact with the new club [Arsenal] and I guess he is going to be [announced] in the next hours," adding: "Selling him to a rival? If players want to leave, then it is difficult for the club and the manager."

"Noni decided to leave. Nobody told Noni he had to leave. If he is happy, we are happy."