Noni Madueke is set to leave Chelsea, despite enjoying consistent playing time under the management of Enzo Maresca, to join Arsenal in a £52 million move. It looks like the growing importance of Pedro Neto and the arrivals of Estevao and Jamie Gittens have convinced the England international that this is the right time to leave.
Then again, Arsenal have a nailed-on starter on the right in the form of Bukayo Saka and Madueke is not exactly a needle-mover on the left. So, it remains to be seen how much playing time he gets. Surely Mikel Arteta will have a plan, considering the fee they are set to pay Chelsea.
On the other hand, it looks like another Chelsea first-team player could be heading for the exit door after Madueke. And once again, it is someone who has seen players arrive in his position this summer.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Nicolas Jackson has a chance to leave Chelsea this summer. After Madueke to Arsenal, he could be the next one to try a new chapter elsewhere. AC Milan asked for the striker but the Blues' asking price is still too high. Premier League clubs are also keen and informed.
Fabrizio Romano names the next player who could leave Chelsea after Noni Madueke joins Arsenal
Jackson is an interesting case for sure. He did show enough in his first season to be offered a contract extension at the end of it. He has a deal until 2033.
But then, we saw him take a step back in his second season. Also, Chelsea have recently signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, and might already be ahead of Jackson in the pecking order
As a result, it is easy to see why Jackson might be eyeing the exit door. But it is believed that Chelsea will look for a fee in the region of what they are set to receive for Madueke's impending move to Arsenal.