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Newcastle United Make Enquiry Over Chelsea Winger Noni Madueke Amid Transfer Interest from AC Milan
Newcastle United have taken the first step toward exploring a potential summer transfer for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, sources have informed CaughtOffside. The Magpies have reached out to the London club to gain clarity on the player’s availability and situation heading into the 2025 summer window.
Madueke, who joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven, has been viewed as one of England’s brightest young attacking talents. Though his time at Stamford Bridge has shown flashes of brilliance, he’s struggled at times with consistency, something not uncommon for young wingers in top-tier football.
Despite Newcastle’s approach, Chelsea are reportedly not keen on parting ways with the 23-year-old winger. Club insiders suggest that the Blues still see Madueke as an important squad player with the potential to develop further under the right guidance.
However, there appears to be mounting interest in Madueke from abroad as well, particularly from Italian giants AC Milan. The Serie A side are believed to be monitoring his situation closely and could also consider making a move for the England international if an opening arises.
Chelsea’s stance, according to CaughtOffside, is that any serious negotiations would require an offer in the region of €60 million. That valuation significantly exceeds what Newcastle are currently willing to pay, with sources indicating the Tyneside club’s internal valuation is closer to €40–42 million. Whether the two sides can find common ground remains uncertain at this stage.
From Madueke’s perspective, a move to Newcastle could prove beneficial. With growing competition for places at Chelsea, his starting role may come under threat in the coming months. The club has already secured the signing of promising Brazilian attacker Estevao Willian, who will join the squad this summer. Additionally, with Jadon Sancho returning to Manchester United following the end of his loan spell and Joao Felix also likely to be offloaded, Chelsea may be in the market for new forward options, further crowding the attacking line.
For Madueke, this shift could mean reduced opportunities to feature regularly at Stamford Bridge, making the idea of a move to a club like Newcastle more attractive. Under Eddie Howe, the Magpies have developed a dynamic, attack-minded system that could suit Madueke’s strengths well. Much like Anthony Gordon, Madueke thrives as a fast, technical wide player who loves to take on defenders and create openings in the final third.
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard once praised Madueke’s dribbling prowess in an interview with the club’s official YouTube channel, highlighting his “fantastic one-on-one ability to go past people,” a quality that would be highly valued in Newcastle’s system.
After winning the Carabao Cup and securing Champions League qualification, Newcastle appear poised for a highly active summer transfer window. Reinforcing their attacking depth will be a priority, and Madueke certainly fits the mold of an exciting young talent who could complement Howe’s attacking blueprint.
Whether a deal materializes may come down to Chelsea’s willingness to negotiate and Newcastle’s readiness to meet the Blues’ valuation. In any case, Madueke’s name is now firmly in the summer transfer conversation.