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Chelsea are in direct talks with PSV Eindhoven over a potential deal to sign winger Noni Madueke.
Chelsea and PSV Eindhoven are locked in discussions over a potential deal for talented winger Noni Madueke. The clubs are yet to agree a fee for the England Under-21 international, with a discrepancy in their valuations, but dialogue continues.
Madueke previously represented Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at youth level before joining PSV on a three-year deal in 2018 and later extending his stay until the summer of 2025.
Madueke on the move?
The 20-year-old has scored two goals in eight competitive games this season, which include appearing twice against Arsenal in the Europa League. He also netted twice in a friendly against AC Milan on December 30.
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PSV coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed the Dutch side’s wish to keep Madueke but admitted they may be powerless to stop an exit. Having already sold Cody Gakpo to Liverpool earlier this month, losing Madueke will be a huge blow.
Chelsea pushing for Madueke to ease attacking problems
Chelsea's newly appointed technical director Christopher Vivell has shown previous interest in Madueke when he held the same position at RB Leipzig. The Blues need creativity and attacking output after a string of poor performances and have entered negotiations to sign Madueke, according to Sky Sports.
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Chelsea have struggled in attack this season and made four additions already this window including striker David Datro Fofana and the loan capture of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. Though the Portugal star will not play again until next month after being shown a straight red card on his debut in Thursday’s eventual 2-1 defeat at Fulham.
Chelsea, who are 10th in the Premier League under head coach Graham Potter, are currently without 10 injured first-team players.
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