Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven both joined from Arsenal last summer and in January, respectively, and are already considered first-team players. Meanwhile, Sekou Kone arrived from Mali and is on the cusp of a breakthrough, and Diego Leon recently completed his switch from Paraguay.

As per talkSPORT and other reliable media sources, Arsenal have opened club-to-club talks with Chelsea over signing Madueke, with the broadcast giant saying he's "emerged as a surprise candidate" to become their fourth signing of the window.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and are weighing up a move for the £50 million-rated forward, but Micah Richards has signalled concerns over where he would fit in the team.