The London pipeline from Chelsea to Arsenal continues. It centres on a transfer history in which the Blues have consistently dealt decisive blows on their counterparts — and Thursday evening’s bombshell could well follow in the same vein.
Noni Madueke’s imminent arrival in north London for a fee of £52million has already divided the Gunners fanbase.
On Wednesday, agitated Arsenal fans got the hashtag #NoToMadueke trending on social media. A petition was even launched the next day against his move, which follows a well-trodden path.
Following on from the £5million signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga last week, the Gunners have remarkably signed a player from Chelsea in six of the last seven seasons.