Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed on a £52m fee for Noni Madueke. Arteta was keen on the winger, who was also desperate to join the north London club. Madueke had agreed to join Arsenal in the prior days, but Arsenal and Chelsea had different valuations of the player.

As per talkSPORT and other reliable media sources, Arsenal have opened club-to-club talks with Chelsea over signing Madueke, with the broadcast giant saying he's "emerged as a surprise candidate" to become their fourth signing of the window.