Right now, however, it’s clear that Gittens is best suited to a touchline-hugging role down Chelsea’s left. This article was originally published on www.si.com as The Ideal Fit for Enzo Maresca: How Chelsea Could Line Up With Jamie Gittens.

It’s rumoured a fee in the region of £50m could be enough to prise Madueke away from Stamford Bridge, with Arsenal having reportedly agreed personal terms already. While some might be struggling to see the logic in Chelsea letting him go, there is a chance his departure fixes an unwanted problem for Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said Noni Madueke remains available to play at the Club World Cup despite the club holding talks over a potential move to London rivals Arsenal.