Newcastle United can get Chelsea revenge by turning £50m winger into Eddie Howe superstar
Chelsea Open to Selling Noni Madueke Amidst Heavy Squad Competition
Chelsea are reportedly open to the idea of offloading England international Noni Madueke during the current summer transfer window, as the Blues continue to reshuffle their attacking options under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
The former PSV Eindhoven winger, who arrived at Stamford Bridge with much promise, now finds himself in the midst of a congested attacking lineup due to Chelsea’s unrelenting transfer activity. The West London club has spent close to £2 billion on new signings since the departure of Roman Abramovich in 2022, leading to fierce competition for places in the squad.
Currently, the attacking department includes a long list of talent such as Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, and the recently acquired Joao Pedro from Brighton. Add to that emerging youngsters like Liam Delap, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, and future stars like Estevao Willian and Andrey Santos, and it becomes clear that space is at a premium for wide forwards like Madueke.
Even Joao Félix remains on Chelsea’s books, further highlighting the abundance of forward options available to Maresca as he prepares for his debut season in charge. The scale of Chelsea’s transfer business has not only become a common theme in fan discussions and memes online but has also caused frustration among rivals—particularly Newcastle United.
Newcastle’s Transfer Frustration
Newcastle, still hampered by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), were especially dismayed after missing out on Joao Pedro. The Magpies had identified the 23-year-old Brazilian as a key summer target, only to see Chelsea swoop in and secure him on a long-term seven-year contract. The move reinforced perceptions that Chelsea are able to flex their financial muscles in a way other clubs simply cannot under current financial constraints.
Madueke Valued at £50 Million
Now, reports from multiple outlets suggest that Chelsea would be willing to let Noni Madueke leave if they receive offers in the region of £50 million. This development has alerted several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United—who were previously linked with the winger last summer. Back then, the Tyneside club were exploring a potential loan move before Madueke established himself more firmly in Chelsea’s plans.
A talented left-footed right-winger, Madueke is seen as someone who could inject pace, flair, and directness into Newcastle’s frontline. Still only 23, he has significant room for development, and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is well-regarded for his ability to elevate the performances of young English talents.
Arsenal Also Monitoring the Situation
Interest in Madueke is not limited to St. James’ Park. According to reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the player. While no official bid has been lodged, Romano reported that Madueke is being actively discussed behind the scenes at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his options on the flanks.
“Right now, Arsenal haven’t made a bid for Madueke,” Romano said. “But he is one of the names being talked about. They also like Anthony Gordon at Newcastle. There are a few options on the list, and Madueke is definitely among them.”
Pundits Question Chelsea’s Logic
The speculation surrounding Madueke’s future has raised eyebrows, even among Chelsea supporters and former players. Ex-Chelsea defender Scott Minto expressed his confusion on talkSPORT, questioning the wisdom of potentially letting go of a player with Madueke’s quality and versatility.
“Honestly, I don’t get it,” Minto said. “He’s a really exciting player, particularly as an inverted winger cutting in from the right, but he’s also shown he can operate from the left. With uncertainty over players like Mudryk and others, letting Madueke go just doesn’t make sense. He could end up being one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season.”
Conclusion
As Chelsea continue to fine-tune their bloated squad under Maresca, the club faces tough decisions on who stays and who goes. Noni Madueke could be one of the high-profile casualties of their aggressive recruitment strategy—but with interest from top Premier League clubs, he’s unlikely to be short of options should the Blues decide to cash in.