Mikel Arteta often stresses his desire for Arsenal to be “unpredictable” in how they set up - and the signings of Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres will certainly help that. Gyokeres, who scored a remarkable 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, offers an alternative option up front to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to bring Noni Madueke to the Emirates Stadium from Chelsea, and Mikel Arteta is already aware of the supportive nature of his incoming winger

Arsenal will sign their second player from London rivals Chelsea this summer when Noni Madueke’s transfer is finalised.

Noni Madueke’s move to Arsenal from Chelsea is nearing completion. The 23-year-old left Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign early to head back to London in order to undergo a medical with the Gunners, who are set to pay around £52m for the England international.

Madueke offers a two-footed attacking threat from the wing — but it may be his improvement out-of-possession that has caught Arteta's eye

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Noni Madueke: Arsenal ‘Agree Fee’ to Sign Chelsea Winger. Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, reports have revealed.

Chelsea star Noni Madueke has been granted permission to undergo his medical with local rivals Arsenal, with both clubs agreeing on a £52 million deal on Thursday. The 23-year-old had already agreed to a five-year deal with the Gunners before the final transfer was confirmed.

Noni Madueke, who is all set to complete a move from Chelsea to Arsenal this summer, was spotted partying at the Wireless Festival in London alongside ex-team-mate Jadon Sancho and Carney Chukwuemeka.

Madueke is expected to bolster Arsenal’s options on both wings, although becoming a regular fixture on the right flank is unlikely because of Bukayo Saka’s presence, Instead, his ability to play on the left and challenge Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard for minutes is likely what’s persuaded Arteta into authorising his signing.