Madueke is expected to bolster Arsenal’s options on both wings, although becoming a regular fixture on the right flank is unlikely because of Bukayo Saka’s presence, Instead, his ability to play on the left and challenge Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard for minutes is likely what’s persuaded Arteta into authorising his signing.

Newcastle feared Anthony Elanga’s £52million ($70.7m) transfer from Nottingham Forest was on the brink of collapse, just 48 hours after the framework of a deal had been agreed club-to-club.

We know that the Nottingham Forest midfielder is due to have a medical at Tottenham today [Friday] before completing a £60m move.