Chelsea eyeing shock move for Arsenal star after Noni Madueke agrees personal terms with the Gunners

Days after Arsenal signed Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, the Blues have reportedly been showing interest in Gunners academy phenomenon Ethan Nwaneri. Fabrizio Romano states Enzo Maresca's side are waiting in the wings if the teenager doesn't extend his stay at the Emirates. He adds that this is a separate deal from the Madueke one, with the winger said to have 'agreed' personal terms with Arsenal.

Nwaneri, along with team-mate Myles Lewis Skelly, are the latest gems to come out of Arsenal's academy. And while the latter has signed a long-term contract with the club, the former hasn't followed suit yet. If Madueke joined the Gunners, that could limit Nwaneri's game time, plus, the England Under-21 international will not be short of suitors.

Nwaneri, whose contract at Arsenal expires in 2026, reportedly wants to stay at the Gunners but there are concerns he can speak to foreign clubs over a transfer from January 2026. As a result, Mikel Arteta's team want to extend the 18-year-old's deal before then.

As Arsenal try and get Nwaneri to sign a new contract with the club, Madueke has been told he is "free to go" and leave Chelsea by head coach Maresca if he is not happy at the Stamford Bridge outfit ahead of next seaosn.