Aston Villa have reportedly emerged as the favourites to secure a deal for one of Chelsea's attackers this summer.
The West Midlands outfit are currently focused on a hectic period that will see them play six matches across three different competitions in the space of 17 days.
As well as trying to earn Champions League qualification through the Premier League or via winning this year's competition, Villa remain in the FA Cup and face Preston North End in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
However, a busy summer could ensure as they bid to strengthen their squad while remaining within the parameters set by the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
In theory, Villa could spend in the region of £55m to complete the double signing of Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively.
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Villa favourites for Madueke?
Nevertheless, according to GIVEMESPORT, Villa are regarded as the most likely destination for Noni Madueke should Chelsea sell ahead of 2025-26.
There will be those among the Chelsea fanbase that view the 23-year-old as the club's first-choice winger, a consequence of his 17 goals and seven assists from his 74 appearances in all competitions.
Cole Palmer aside, Madueke has also been more productive than his competition at Stamford Bridge during 2024-25, and he is in line for an immediate recall after the international break providing that he has no setbacks with his recovery from a hamstring injury.
That said, it is claimed that Chelsea may jump at the chance to make a marginal profit on Madueke if given the opportunity.
In January 2023, the West Londoners paid approximately £28.5m to sign Madueke from PSV Eindhoven and the report suggests that a proposal worth £30m may be good enough in the summer.
Newcastle United are also said to be in contention to acquire Madueke's signature as they look to add a new right winger to Eddie Howe's squad.
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Why would Chelsea consider selling Madueke?
Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto have failed to live up to their potential this campaign, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is serving a provisional drugs ban.
As such, Madueke could be viewed as first choice by Enzo Maresca, yet Chelsea have put themselves in a situation where £54m has already been spent on Neto and they will be shelling out a £25m transfer fee or £5m penalty clause for Manchester United loanee Sancho in June.
Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez are also due to be added to the squad and it may leave Madueke as the most sellable asset.
That is despite the fact he still has over five years remaining on his contract.
Darren Plant
