Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over a potential deal to sign Noni Madueke. Chelsea are willing to entertain offers for Madueke but Standard Sport understands they are holding out for at least £50million.

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”.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta flew out to Lisbon for direct talks with Sporting president Frederico Nuno Faro Varandas and the club's new sporting director Bernardo Palmeiro. A full agreement is close for a fee of €65 million ($76.