Micah Richards acknowledged that although Thich Noni Madueke, but still did not understand why Arsenal tried to sign a contract with the Chelsea star.
Recently, the Gunners have promoted the transfer operations when they were newly signed contracts with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are also about to have Christian Norgaard from Brentford, while the negotiations to recruit striker Viktor Gyokeres are progressing in a positive way.
Coach Mikel Arteta also wants to bring a versatile attacker, including Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon, which is brought into the sights. However, it seems that Arsenal will recruit Noni Madueke, they agreed on personal terms with winger currently playing for Chelsea at FIFA Club World Cup.
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The Blues really want to sell this 23 -year -old player, they want to receive 50 million pounds. Madueke had a successful 2024/25 season when contributing 16 goals in 45 matches, winning the Conference League championship with Chelsea and summoned to England.
However, Micah Richards believes that Madueke will have difficulty competing at the main stone position at Arsenal, discussing Arsenal's shopping plan, the former Man City player said: “I like Zubimendi. He is very good, he does well in tactical requirements. He will be a quality addition to Arsenal.
Gyokeres is a really good striker, he will upgrade Arsenal attack. I heard the information that they were about to recruit Madueke. I was really surprised because if he came to Arsenal, where would he play? In the Chelsea shirt, he used to play on the left wing, but I think his best position is still on the right.
I like him playing on the right, but he can hardly compete with Bukayo Saka. I agree that Arsenal needs two good players in each position, but it is difficult for Madueke to choose before Saka. On the left wing Arsenal also has good players, so it is not easy for him to have a chance to play regularly at the Emirates. ”
Madueke often played on the right wing in the Chelsea shirt, but lost his position in the starting line -up to Pedro Neto. If he continued to wear the Blues next season, he would have to compete with the rookies including Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Estevao.
If he moved to Arsenal, he was difficult to compete with Saka on the right wing, while he would have to compete with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left. Currently, Madueke is waiting for the opportunity to express herself when Chelsea confronts Fluminense to win a capacity to the FIFA Club World Cup final.