Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over the signing of Noni Madueke, according to reports.The Athletic say the Gunners have now approached their London rivals to discuss a deal for the

Having shown willingness to join by agreeing personal terms with Arsenal, Noni Madueke’s time could indeed be coming to an end at Chelsea, with the two teams now engaged directly over a transfer. According to The Athletic, Arsenal “have made contact” and we are “now in talks”.

Chelsea have upped their asking price for Arsenal target Noni Madueke having taken note of Anthony Elanga’s impending move to Newcastle United. The Nottingham Forest winger, whose career has been on an upward trajectory since leaving Manchester United two years ago, arrived at Newcastle’s training centre on Wednesday ahead of a planned medical.