Arsenal additionally remain linked with Eberechi Eze, although it could be a case of one or the other between the Crystal Palace star and Madueke. Eze has a £60 million ($81.5 million) release clause that Palace would be willing to accept in three split payments, but Bayern Munich pose a rival threat.

Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over a potential deal to sign Noni Madueke. Chelsea are willing to entertain offers for Madueke but Standard Sport understands they are holding out for at least £50million.

Having shown willingness to join by agreeing personal terms with Arsenal, Noni Madueke’s time could indeed be coming to an end at Chelsea, with the two teams now engaged directly over a transfer. According to The Athletic, Arsenal “have made contact” and we are “now in talks”.