Arsenal are reportedly close to signing winger Noni Madueke from city rivals Chelsea. The deal is likely to cost the Gunners £52 million. However, for the first time in the club’s history, fans have signed a petition against signing a player,

Mikel Arteta often stresses his desire for Arsenal to be “unpredictable” in how they set up - and the signings of Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres will certainly help that. Gyokeres, who scored a remarkable 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, offers an alternative option up front to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

Arsenal will sign their second player from London rivals Chelsea this summer when Noni Madueke’s transfer is finalised.