Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has responded to the transfer speculation surrounding Noni Madueke. The English winger has been heavily linked with a move away amidst the uncertainty regarding his future. Arsenal are credited with genuine interest and have already made exploratory contact with the player’s representatives. Chelsea are looking to keep hold of the versatile forward, but he is by no means untouchable. These thoughts were echoed by Enzo Maresca after Chelsea’s Club World Cup win against Palmeiras. Noni Madueke came off the bench in the quarter-final win as they progressed to the semi-finals.
Maresca opens the door
When asked about the latest on Noni Madueke’s future after the game, the Italian said (via Football London):
“Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important. But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players that are happy to be with us,” he continued. “The ones that are not happy, they are free to go. It is not for Noni, it is for all the players we have. But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.”
These comments will come as a boost to the Gunners. Their chances of landing the wide man could significantly increase if he decides to leave Stamford Bridge. The Englishman enjoyed a fairly successful campaign with the Blues, featuring prominently throughout and making 15 goal contributions, which earned him an England call-up. Despite his involvement, it is important to note that he lost his spot on the right flank due to the brilliance of Pedro Neto. The arrivals of Estevao and Jamie Gittens could also push him towards the exit as he faces increasing competition in West London.
Arsenal watching closely
The Gunners are aiming to provide cover and strong competition for Bukayo Saka. Noni Madueke is viewed as the right profile for that role, but whether the club makes a strong push remains to be seen. Nevertheless, Enzo Maresca’s comments will serve as encouragement as Arsenal continue to scour the market.
Is a move for Madueke a good idea Gooners?
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nah, I don’t think he is an improvement on Nwaneri or Nelson, and he won’t be cheap.
I suspect Arsenal are using the speculation to confuse and deflect from their main targets.
I think so too, just doesn’t make sense.
At this point it is fair to say this coach we have is clueless and doesn’t know what to do. Misplaced priorities. Arsenal fans over there in England need to wake up and show this club administration our important the fans are in this club because they act like they are not under pressure. 5 years and only an FA cup and you decide to sign Noni Madueke 🤦♂️
Nobody disliked these Chelsea players if the prices were right. The issue always about that valuation has been often way off or they came in the way of our pursuit of other more promising players. We don’t want to keep funding Chelsea’s operations.
Madueke to Arsenal? Still trying to wrap my head around this one. This could explain why Ethan Nwaneri is so unsettled.
This story has legs, but I haven’t seen enough to make a proper assessment
But madueke is left footed like saka, I thought we needed to replace martinelli asap instead. I hope this people know what they are doing.
Chelsea in financial trouble? Arsenal to the rescue once again!!!
What financial trouble, we got you fam 🤣
Seriously tho it’s baffling. They never help us out the other way, when was the last time they bought a player from us?
Unless they buy Nwaneri as part of this deal, which will indeed expose how spineless our current American ownership is…
I don’t understand the transfer – he’s behind Neto at Chelsea, so he’ll move to be behind saka at arsenal?
Arsenal blessed with Nigerian born talents with Madeuke and Nwaneri parents Igbo tribe Nigerians; Saka parents Yoruba tribe Nigerians. Yoruba 20% and Igbo 15% of the 230 million population of Nigeria.
Ambachew,
Can I ask why this is important to you?
I don’t much care about the ethnicity of the players who play for Arsenal. It is enough for me that they are good enough to wear the shirt and give their best.
However, as Saka, Nwaneri and MLS were born in England, I would, as a general rule, expect them to want to turn out for the national side if picked rather than the country of their parents’ birth.