Arsenal Set to Make Opening Offer for Noni Madueke After Personal Terms Agreed

Arsenal are preparing to submit their first official bid for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke after reaching an agreement with the player on a five-year contract lasting until June 2030.

A previous report confirmed that Noni Madueke agrees personal terms with Arsenal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After several weeks of talks, Arsenal and Madueke have reached an agreement on personal terms, with the 23-year-old committing to a long-term deal for five years. The agreement follows discussions between Arsenal and the player’s representatives, while Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has stated publicly that Madueke is free to leave if he is not happy at the club. Madueke played an important role for Chelsea last season, making 31 league appearances, scoring seven goals, and providing six assists, but has not requested to leave directly. With personal terms now settled, Arsenal are set to present their opening proposal to Chelsea as talks between the clubs begin in earnest.

According to a previous report, Noni Madueke scored seven goals and provided six assists for Chelsea last season.

WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS

Madueke’s potential arrival would give Arsenal one of the best backup and rotation options behind Bukayo Saka on the right wing in the Premier League. Last season, Madueke was an important player for Chelsea, showing promise and scoring key goals. Despite his contributions, Chelsea’s approach to squad building has seen them willing to let him go if the right offer arrives, focusing on further player trading and squad churn. For Arsenal, adding Madueke would increase attacking depth and provide more flexibility in wide positions as they prepare for another Premier League title challenge and Champions League campaign in 2025-26.

A previous report confirmed that Chelsea is open to selling Madueke for over £45 million.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT’S NEXT?

Arsenal are expected to submit their first official bid to Chelsea soon, aiming to finalize the transfer before pre-season preparations begin. Chelsea, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season securing automatic Champions League qualification, are open to selling if Arsenal’s bid meets their valuation. Arsenal, who secured second place in the league, view Madueke as a key addition to strengthen their attack. Their first match of the 2025-26 season will be against last year’s surprise package Brighton, with both sides looking to kick off the new campaign strongly. Chelsea’s opener is against West Ham, as they seek a fresh start following a season of transition and heavy squad turnover.

According to a previous report, Arsenal secured 70 points in the Premier League this season, ending second in the standings, while Chelsea finished fourth.