But one transfer target that has raised eyebrows among the Arsenal faithful is Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. At a rumoured fee in excess of £50million, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, it’s easy to see why some Arsenal fans have been scratching their heads, especially given Madueke hasn’t exactly torn the league to shreds since arriving in 2023.

Madueke will now sign a five-year deal to become the sixth player to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates during Mikel Arteta’s reign in north London. The 23-year-old will become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi already sealing their moves.

Twomey: The success of Chelsea’s recruitment model depends just as much on their ability to sell profitably as it does on buying intelligently. Every player who is not absolutely integral to the team Maresca is building has a price, and Madueke has never managed to make himself indispensable at Stamford Bridge.