Arsenal are reportedly working on a deal to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
The Stamford Bridge to Emirates Stadium path is now a familiar one, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga thought to be moving the same way this summer, following in the footsteps of Kai Havertz and Jorginho in seasons gone by.
But Mikel Artetas Arsenal feels there is yet more talent to extract from west London in Madueke.
Arsenal swoop for Noni Madueke in potential Bukayo Saka challenge
Madueke has had a good season for the Blues, notching 11 goals and providing five assists in 44 games in all competitions, but is under increasing pressure from Pedro Neto, who ideally also wants the right-wing berth.
Thats not to mention the fact that Chelsea are up to their third bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to talkSPORT. This being Chelsea, you wouldnt bet against them doing even more business, either.
Madueke wouldnt be in for the easiest ride at Arsenal, with the small matter of Bukayo Saka to contend with on the right flank for the Gunners. That being said, Madueke has played on both wings during his career, and Gabriel Martinellis standing on that side at the Emirates is much less firm.
TuttoMercatoWeb reports that the two clubs are looking to find a solution in their negotiations over Madueke, which could soon come to a head.
It follows a reveal from the Independents Miguel Delaney reveal that Chelsea are after �50m for the 23-year-old, beyond the fee Arsenal are comfortable paying.
Given Kepa and Martin Zubimendi are already seemingly on their way to north London, and the Gunners are looking to land Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for 70m, Artetas side will likely need to be wary about what theyre committing to Madueke.
In FourFourTwos opinion, while Madueke may find minutes on the left wing, if hes going to the Emirates to challenge Saka, he may have a difficult time.
Raheem Sterling found the same thing this season, loaned from Chelsea to the Gunners and reduced to just seven Premier League starts.
Its an unforgiving position to compete for minutes under Arteta, and could provide Madueke with just as many selection issues should he not take to the left-wing role.
Madueke is valued at 40m, according to Transfermarkt.
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