It is not a new trend. Delving back into Madueke career statistics reveals an alarming detail. According to Transfermarkt, across his club career at Chelsea and PSV, including appearances for the Dutch club’s various youth sides, Madueke’s contribution from the left stands at a grand total of two assists and one goal.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are chasing a blockbuster move for Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres to improve their forward line. He is reportedly desperate to join the Gunners but his future will depend on whether a transfer fee can be agreed.

As reported by BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel last week, Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is on Arsenal's list of summer transfer targets. The England international, 27, has release clause of £60m, plus £8m in potential add-ons, in his contract, which has two years to run.