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

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has criticized Arsenal fans for their reaction to the club's pursuit of Chelsea forward Noni Madueke. Madueke is

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.

ARSENAL have a HUGE summer of business to take care of in the transfer market and have been busy at work. Noni Madueke is set to leave Chelsea’s camp in the US to have a medical at Arsenal,

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has backed Noni Madueke to play through the noise surrounding his future, with Arsenal considering making a bid for the England winger.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists Noni Madueke is in the right frame of mind to help the team despite the transfer speculation around him. Arsenal are interested in signing the England international