EXCLUSIVE: Noni Madueke wants to stay at Chelsea despite exit links

Jacque Talbot

13 Aug 2024 08:36 BST
3 min read

Noni Madueke, Chelsea, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Noni Madueke wants to fight for his place at Chelsea despite links with a summer move away, FootballTransfers understands.

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The arrival of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers has sparked speculation regarding Madueke’s future at Stamford Bridge, but he is eager to remain at the club.

Furthermore, we have been told that Chelsea would not accept a loan move with an option to buy for Madueke, while it’s not currently clear if a loan with an obligation to buy deal would be considered by the Blues.

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Madueke amid their pursuit of a new right winger, but the England U21 international is keen to stay at Chelsea after a promising pre-season under Enzo Maresca.

Madueke was the third-most used Chelsea player during pre-season, behind Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto, while he was the joint-top goalscorer with three strikes.

The 22-year-old also enjoyed a productive end to the 2023-24 campaign, netting three goals and providing two assists in Chelsea’s final nine Premier League games of the season.

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We understand that Maresca is a big fan of Madueke, and the Englishman will look to stay at the club this summer, despite the recent addition of Neto and links with an exit.

Chelsea’s summer transfer business

Chelsea have been extremely active in the transfer market this summer, with Neto one of nine new arrivals at the club.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Filip Jorgensen are among the Blues’ new signings, while they are looking to add another forward before the 2024 summer transfer window closes.

Ian Maatsen and Lewis Hall have both left the club on permanent deals, while Napoli are eager to sign Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for Victor Osimhen.

The Nigeria international is on Chelsea’s radar, although the Blues are yet to reach an agreement to sign the 25-year-old.