Takai's current club, Kawasaki Frontale, have now confirmed the plan for the player's exit and subsequent move to the Premier League, suggesting that the 20-year-old could be at Hotspur Way next week.

Having shown willingness to join by agreeing personal terms with Arsenal, Noni Madueke’s time could indeed be coming to an end at Chelsea, with the two teams now engaged directly over a transfer. According to The Athletic,

Arsenal are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke emerging as primary targets. However, the club’s immediate focus remains securing a new striker,