According to the Athletic, Chelsea are willing to consider offers over €33 million for their star winger Noni Madueke, who has been subject to links with Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Arsenal.
The England U21 International moved to Stamford Bridge last year from PSV Eindhoven and went on to make 46 appearances for the Blues, scoring nine goals in the process last season.
Although he started slowly, he scored a bunch of goals in the final stages of the 2023/24 season.
NONI MADUEKE FORCED TO CONSIDER HIS FUTURE
Madueke continued his season ending form into the pre-season and was the third most-used player by Enzo Maresca in the exhibition games leading up to the campaign. However, it is said that the winger is not in the manager’s plans for the upcoming season.
The Blues signed Portuguese ace Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and they might even welcome Joao Felix back to the team. With so many options up front, Madueke’s chances of playing are dwindling by every passing month.
The West London outfit are ready to offload their player if an important proposal comes through and they are not ready to accept a loan deal as they want a guarantee that it would be a permanent transfer.
PL Clubs battle for out-of-favour Madueke
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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are looking to bring a right-winger to Saint James Park this summer and the Toons also boast the funds to arrange a possible deal for a highly regarded winger, and alongside them, Arsenal are also open to bringing in a wide forward to provide munch needed backup to Bukayo Saka.
We believe that although Madueke is a quality addition for the future, his decision-making in the final third is questionable. The young ace has pace but needs to work on his physical stature and creativity in the box. He needs to develop even more and a loan option to another decent PL club might be better suited.
While having him as a back up option to Saka gives him an opportunity to work on his game and develop himself while being a second fiddle to Bukayo Saka. However, would he accept such proposal?
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Madueke, per latest reports, also wants to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea. Hence, it remains to be seen whether he forces a way into Maresca’s plans or is left completely frozen on the sidelines.
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Arsenal, meanwhile, are linked with a loan move for Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman as well, however, they need to work on getting this transfer over the line and should consider other players only if they fail to land their primary targets.
