Noni Madueke in action and an Arsenal FC flag (Photo by Julian Finney, Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has reportedly been given permission to leave the club’s camp in the US to have a medical with Arsenal.
The England international has been with the Blues at this summer’s Club World Cup tournament, with Enzo Maresca’s side preparing to play in the final against Paris Saint-Germain this Sunday.
However, it may be that Madueke won’t be a part of the Chelsea squad now as he’s been allowed to travel back to the UK to have his Arsenal medical.
That’s according to David Ornstein in the X post below as the journalist explains that a £52m transfer has all but been finalised…
? Noni Madueke granted permission by Chelsea to leave camp in USA + undertake medical before completing Arsenal switch. 23yo will not train with #CFC & flies to UK today after full agreement reached on £52m deal – 5yr #AFC contract in place @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mvhLhft6VM
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 11, 2025
Madueke might have had a role to play for Chelsea in Sunday’s final against PSG, but it wouldn’t have been guaranteed, so perhaps he won’t feel like he’s missing much.
The 23-year-old has already agreed a five-year contract with Arsenal, according to Ornstein, so it looks like he’s ready and keen to get started at the Emirates Stadium.
Noni Madueke transfer nearly done, but can he silence Arsenal critics?
Madueke clearly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, having mostly been a little underwhelming during his time at Stamford Bridge, and with Arsenal fans not at all happy about this deal.
There’s been some ‘Arteta Out’ graffiti in response to this news, while an anti-Madueke petition has also gone viral, attracting thousands of signatures.
Noni Madueke in action for Chelsea against Arsenal’s William Saliba (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
This seems a bit over the top from Gooners, but it remains to be seen if this is…
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