Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Noni Madueke amid the huge backlash to his potential transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal as some Gunners fans begin a petition against the move

Arsenal are close to finalising a £50 million deal with Chelsea for the transfer of winger Noni Madueke, who is now on the brink of becoming the seventh player to move from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates Stadium in the past six years.

Manchester United Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand has blasted Arsenal fans rallying to protest against the signing of Noni Madueke.

ARSENAL have made a formal approach to Chelsea in a bid to sign Noni Madueke. As revealed by SunSport this week, the England winger has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners. But now

Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over the signing of Noni Madueke, according to reports.The Athletic say the Gunners have now approached their London rivals to discuss a deal for the

According to reports, Arsenal have submitted an ‘initial bid’ for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, but a key hurdle could prevent a deal from being completed. Arsenal have been active in the transfer market this summer and have already made two signings, acquiring Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Noni is in contact with the new club and I guess he is going to be [announced] in the next hours,’ Maresca said. ‘Selling him to a rival? I said in one of the last press conferences that if players want to leave,