Arsenal have made background checks on Noni Madueke with Chelsea braced for a direct approach for the winger from their London rivals.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said Noni Madueke remains available to play at the Club World Cup despite the club holding talks over a potential move to London rivals Arsenal.

Noni Madueke has emerged as a serious transfer target for Arsenal as the club looks to strengthen its squad with a quality winger. The player has been a decent performer at Chelsea, a club that continues to invest heavily in world-class talent.