🚨 Arsenal Set Asking Price for Madueke as Gyokeres Deal Nears Completion – Transfer Round-Up

By \[Ahmed Elashry], July 7, 2025Arsenal’s SME News UK. summer transfer window is heating up, with fresh developments surrounding Chelsea forward Noni Madueke and Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. Meanwhile, in Serie A, Patrick Vieira has reportedly halted Jamie Vardy’s proposed move to Genoa. 🔵 Chelsea Demand Over £50m for Madueke Amid Arsenal InterestArsenal have been told they will need to pay in excess of £50 million to sign Noni Madueke, according to The Telegraph.The Gunners are actively pursuing the 23-year-old Chelsea winger, who joined the Blues from PSV Eindhoven for £30 million in January 2023. With his value having more than doubled, Chelsea are looking to make a significant profit.As part of negotiations, Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri has emerged as a potential makeweight in the deal. Chelsea are understood to have expressed interest in the 18-year-old, who is currently in contract talks with Arsenal following a breakthrough campaign in which he netted nine goals in 37 appearances.Arsenal are determined to retain Nwaneri, though a new deal has yet to be finalised. The north London club are pushing ahead in talks with Chelsea as Mikel Arteta looks to reinforce his attacking options. 🔴 Viktor Gyokeres Personal Terms Agreed as Arsenal Close in on Star StrikerArsenal have reached a major milestone in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, having agreed personal terms with the prolific Sporting CP forward, according to The Guardian.The 27-year-old Sweden international, who scored a staggering 54 goals last season, is keen on a move to the Emirates despite reported interest from Manchester United and other Premier League rivals.Negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting continue, with the Portuguese club holding out for a fee close to £68 million. However, Arsenal are working to bring the price down, with a five-year deal already agreed with the player. Former club Brighton stand to benefit financially from a sell-on clause in Gyokeres’ contract.Gyokeres has long been one of Arsenal’s top striker targets alongside RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but with midfield business already concluded following Martin Zubimendi’s arrival, attention has turned fully to sealing the Gyokeres deal. 🇮🇹 Vieira Blocks Vardy Transfer to GenoaIn Serie A, Patrick Vieira has reportedly blocked a deal that would have seen Jamie Vardy join Genoa on a free transfer, according to La Repubblica and The Sun.The Italian club had agreed personal terms with the 37-year-old Leicester City legend and had even secured sponsor funding to cover his wages. However, Vieira – now head coach at Genoa – is said to have vetoed the move, ending negotiations abruptly.While club executives were eager to bring Vardy’s experience to the squad, Vieira reportedly declined to give his approval. A source close to the Arsenal legend has since denied the claims, leaving Vardy’s future uncertain as he searches for a new club this summer.Stay tuned for more updates as Arsenal continue their pursuit of attacking reinforcements and clubs across Europe prepare for a frantic end to the transfer window.