Breaking – Arsenal seal Noni Madueke deal as fee details emerge and medical lined up ✅️ Arsenal have locked in a deal with Chelsea worth under £50 million for the signing of Noni Madueke, paving the way for the winger to join the North London side.

Arsenal have successfully struck a deal with Chelsea to bring in winger Noni Madueke for a total sum of £52 million. The agreement includes an initial payment of £48.5 million, with Chelsea granting Madueke permission to leave their Club World Cup camp in the U.S. to wrap up his switch to North London.

 

The Gunners were keen to seal the deal for less than £50 million, aiming to avoid the inflated prices seen with other Premier League forwards like Joao Pedro, Anthony Elanga, Mohammed Kudus, and Morgan Gibbs-White. Insiders say Arsenal’s ability to keep the cost low was the result of a calculated and deliberate negotiation.

 

Interestingly, this move wasn’t spearheaded by head coach Mikel Arteta. Instead, the credit largely goes to the club’s recruitment team, led by Andrea Berta, who worked behind the scenes to secure the green light from all relevant parties before taking the plunge.

 

With the agreement in place, Madueke is now set for a medical, which Arsenal hope to complete swiftly. The club is operating with urgency, aiming to have key reinforcements locked in before the new season kicks off.

 

At the same time, Arsenal remain in dialogue with Sporting CP regarding striker Viktor Gyokeres. Talks have been ongoing, and the Gunners are also making moves to formalize their interest in Crystal Palace’s creative force, Eberechi Eze.

 

Arteta is eager to see a new number nine join the ranks before the squad departs for their preseason tour of Asia on July 19. The aim is to have a fresh attacking setup in place as they gear up for what promises to be a competitive campaign.

 

As the Gyokeres saga drags on, his absence from Sporting’s pre-season training on Friday raised eyebrows. Club sources suggest he’s unlikely to rejoin sessions by Saturday, fueling speculation that a deal with Arsenal is inching closer.

 

With several irons in the fire, Arsenal’s summer business is heating up fast. The club is moving with precision, hoping their investments in talent will pay off in silverware and a stronger Premier League push this season.