‘Very strange’ – Chelsea told not to sanction surprise transfer after Club World Cup win
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Chelsea might be busy in the transfer market but latest developments might be a step too far, according to one of their former players..

Former Blue and talkSPORT pundit Scott Minto believes that news of a potential Noni Madueke departure are a concern for the club.

Madueke was unused in a 4-1 win over Benfica amid question marks over his future

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Madueke was unused in a 4-1 win over Benfica amid question marks over his futureCredit: Getty

We reported earlier that Chelsea are willing to let the English winger leave if a suitable offer arrives as they are in the midst of what will be another packed summer.

Prompting movement on the wings is a deal for Jamie Gittens after a £55million move was agreed in principle with Borussia Dortmund.

Furthermore, Madueke stayed on the bench for Chelsea’s 4-1 Club World Cup win over Benfica, despite the lengthy storm delayed match going to extra-time.

Minto understands that a new arrival is needed with Jadon Sancho departing and Mykhailo Mudryk suspended, but not at the expense of Madueke.

“I’ve seen that [news] and I don’t get it,” he said.

“Not only do I think he’s a very good footballer coming in, being that inverted winger on the right, but I’ve also seen him play on the left.

“I covered the game for talkSPORT at Stamford Bridge against Manchester United where [Noussair] Mazraoui was the right back. 

“He gave him a torrid time playing as an old-fashioned left winger on the left-hand side. So he’s very, very versatile. 

“I know Jamie Gittens looks like it’s happening now, and I do understand that because Jadon Sancho has gone back to United and Mudryk, we don’t know when he’s going to play again… 

“But to get rid of Madueke when he looks like he could be one of Chelsea’s best players. I find that very strange indeed.”

Madueke had a decent season on the wing as his Premier League stats show

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Madueke had a decent season on the wing as his Premier League stats show

The 23-year-old is in his second full season at the Bridge after a £29m arrival from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.

He reached a number of career highs during the 2024/25 campaign, including games played (39) and goals (10), while he added a further four assists.

It isn’t just Minto who’s a fan either, but England’s management, with Madueke being used regularly by interim Lee Carsley and new manager Thomas Tuchel.

Yet despite that, he could be part of a nine-man exodus this summer.

talkSPORT understands that Nicolas Jackson will also be allowed to leave for the right price after a frustrating season up front.

Fellow forwards Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix aren’t wanted by the Blues, with Brighton’s Joao Pedro and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike targets to replace them.

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