Arsenal has contacted Chelsea about the possible signing of wing player Noni Madueke.
The Gunners would have agreed personal conditions with the English International during the weekend during a five -year contract.
Arsenal has now contacted Chelsea prior to an attempt to agree with a fee for the 23-year-old.
Madueke, 23, was a regular of the first team in Chelsea under Enzo Maresca last season.
He played in 32 of the 38 Premier League matches of Chelsea – starting in 27 of them – and offered seven goals and three assists.