🚨 BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “I can see how badly they’re pushing to sign me, but this transfer hinges entirely on a single condition. Arteta and I sat down yesterday, and unless that condition is fulfilled, there’s absolutely no chance I’m leaving Chelsea for Arsenal,” Noni Madueke has confirmed, laying out the sole demand that could convince him to join Arsenal this summer as Gabriel Martinelli prepares to exit.

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has ignited a fresh wave of transfer drama by bluntly declaring that he’ll only leave for Arsenal if one clear-cut requirement is satisfied. With Gabriel Martinelli seemingly on his way out of North London, Arsenal have zeroed in on Madueke as a top candidate to fill the void. But he has insisted that unless this specific demand is met, he won’t consider quitting Chelsea.

 

Madueke, not mincing words, confirmed that Arsenal’s interest is genuine and intense. He recounted how Mikel Arteta personally met with him for detailed talks, but he was unequivocal—without guarantees on this undisclosed condition, the move is off the table. His openness has only fueled curiosity about what exactly he’s asking for.

 

Although he didn’t spell it out himself, insiders close to the negotiations strongly suspect Madueke is pushing for assurances of consistent first-team action. At 22, he’s wary of becoming just another squad player stuck on the bench and wants a transparent outline of his place in Arteta’s plans before he makes any commitment.

 

Since arriving at Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven with plenty of hype, Madueke has struggled to lock down a regular role, thanks to managerial chaos and patchy performances across the squad. For him, a switch to Arsenal could be the clean slate he needs—but only if he’s promised a meaningful role.

 

Timing is everything for Arsenal, who are under pressure with Martinelli being courted by European giants like PSG and Bayern Munich. Madueke’s direct running, flair, and finishing make him an appealing prospect, but Arsenal have little time to waste if they hope to bring him in before the window closes.

 

Despite the temptation to join a side offering European competition, Madueke still feels a pull to finish what he started at Chelsea. He believes he hasn’t yet shown the full extent of his talent at Stamford Bridge and feels he can still carve out a big impact if given consistent chances.

 

Another wrinkle is the hefty fee Chelsea are expected to demand—reportedly around £50 million. Arsenal might balk at such a sum unless Martinelli is sold first, so the whole saga could hinge on whether the Gunners can raise enough funds fast enough to act.

 

The debate has spilled over onto social media, with Arsenal fans pleading for the club to secure a proven Premier League winger, while Chelsea supporters are urging their board not to sell to a direct rival. As Arteta tries to tip the scales with personal persuasion, Madueke stands firm, knowing he holds all the leverage—and that the final outcome depends on much more than a transfer fee alone.