Arsenal are reportedly plotting a surprise move to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke this January. This possible transfer may take place in the next days with Chelsea trying to balance their accounts in a challenging summer. As Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol reports, Chelsea are willing to listen to offers on the young striker. This indicates a new transfer could be imminent.
Noni Madueke, another exciting young talent who has been one of the most talented players to watch blossom on the pitch at Chelsea this season. The club’s present financial picture has led them to look at selling on some of these players. Chelsea need to balance the books, and fast. This need grew urgent recently after massive spending to attract new technician talent.
Sky Sports News‘ Kaveh Solhekol was quick to highlight that Chelsea’s openness to receive offers for Madueke shows they are serious about being financially responsible. Sporting’s decision fits a wider strategy of balancing their squad while staying on the right side of the recently imposed financial fair play rules. The club’s management is aware that selling fringe players could provide much-needed funds to reinvest in other areas of the team.
Arsenal’s interest in Madueke appears to form part of a wider strategy to improve their squad ahead of the new season after a successful, albeit disappointing, last campaign. The Gunners see the experienced young forward as a key addition who is well capable of making the Gunners a much better attacking side. If Chelsea continue to remain adamant on the value of Madueke, Arsenal could be in a great position to strike a deal.
Here are the key factors on which that potential transfer hangs. These being the actual agreed-on transfer fee as well as the player’s willingness to move. We know that the world is moving very fast. So both clubs will be forced to re-engage in negotiations in next few weeks.
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