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.

Enzo Maresca has reacted to Noni Madueke ’s move to Arsenal, saying Chelsea were powerless because “Noni decided to leave”. On Friday, Madueke was granted permission to leave Chelsea’s Club World Cup camp in the United States and return to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of his £52million move to London rivals Arsenal.