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.

The young English attacker could be making his way across London, but the Club World Cup finalists would be better off keeping a player who is clearly improving