🚨 Arsenal in Madueke talks with Chelsea and fans are NOT happy, Elanga passes Newcastle medical, Spurs agree major signing, & more

Major updates from Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and more, plus PSG thrash Real Madrid in the Club World Cup!

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Today’s top stories:

• Arsenal hold Madueke talks with Chelsea

• Elanga passes his Newcastle medical

• Plus Kudus set to join Spurs, PSG thrash Real Madrid & more!

Ajax

• Jordan Henderson has left Ajax. The former Liverpool midfielder is now a free agent and looking for a new chapter in his career. (Fabrizio Romano)

Al Ettifaq

• Al Ettifaq have enquired about a potential transfer move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is set to become a free agent, though his wage demands could make the deal tricky. (Ben Jacobs)

Arsenal

• Arsenal and Chelsea are now in direct talks over the transfer of Noni Madueke, who has already agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners. Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers also under consideration. (David Ornstein)

• A lot of Arsenal fans are furious with the Madueke deal and have started a petition urging the club not to sign the Chelsea winger! Full story here.

• There’s no need for panic regarding Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal. Talks remain at a very advanced stage with Sporting Lisbon, with the player making it clear to his club that he won’t be reporting for pre-season. (Fabrizio Romano)

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Barcelona

• Ronald Araujo when asked if he’s staying at Barcelona: “For me, yes.” (Mundo Deportivo)