Arsenal could now be around £5m away from striking deal for ‘breath-taking’ forward

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Arsenal have completed two signings so far this summer and they’re now working hard to get two more over the line.

Arsenal recently announced the signings of Spain internationals Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.

In addition, TBR Football exclusively revealed that personal terms between Arsenal and Viktor Gyokeres have been agreed on a £200,000-a-week contract.

Now, Arsenal are working to try and get a deal for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke over the line, and Fabrizio Romano has shared a big update on the saga.

Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal have submitted £50m bid for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke

Romano took to X on Wednesday afternoon to report that Arsenal have submitted an initial bid for Madueke.

The Gunners’ offer is said to be around £50million, including add-ons – but he suggested that Chelsea have turned it down.

Romano claimed Chelsea want “more than £50million fixed”, adding that the Blues are using the Anthony Elanga to Newcastle deal as a key reference.

For context, Newcastle struck a £55million deal with Nottingham Forest for Elanga.

Talks are continuing between Arsenal and Chelsea, with Madueke having already agreed terms with Arsenal.

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How Noni Madueke could be a surprising ‘game-changer’ for Arsenal

Reports of Arsenal’s big-money bid for Madueke haven’t gone down tremendously well among Gunners fans on social media, to put it mildly.

However, much like Kai Havertz ended up becoming key for Arsenal after initially raising eyebrows, Madueke has the potential to do the same.

Madueke has won a fair few plaudits over the years. For instance, Mauricio Pochettino has praised Madueke, having previously deemed him “unbelievable”.

Meanwhile, Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde once named Madueke as one of his toughest opponents.

And BBC pundit Stephen Warnock sang Madueke’s praises late last year after he shone against Nottingham Forest.

“When you look at him, he is a full-back’s worst nightmare because he can go both ways,” said Warnock.

“I think there are elements of his game where he is breath-taking at times, in the way that he beats players.

“This is the one for a defender where it’s very difficult (to deal with). When he is on his run and he’s going towards you straight away.

“He can come inside on that left foot, but drags his shot there (against Forest).

“He is hungry to score goals – this is what is good about him, he is happy to go both ways and is happy to go onto that right foot.

“Not always predictable coming onto that left foot. He is frustrating at times, but this is his brilliance (his goal against Forest) and he is a game-changer.”