“He will hunt you down” “Don’t sell him” – Ashley Cole warns Enzo Maresca not to sell Chelsea star after putting him on transfer market
Former Chelsea player Ashley Cole reckons the Blues would be making a colossal mistake if they sell Noni Madueke to rivals Arsenal this summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Madueke is one of the names on the Gunners’ shortlist, but they have yet to make an official bid.
The Blues have bolstered their attack this summer, signing Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. While the west London outfit are reportedly looking to further strengthen up front, they do not consider Madueke to be one of their untouchable players.
Chelsea would reportedly demand £50 million to sanction the sale of Madueke. Arsenal are allegedly keen on signing the 23-year-old to provide competition for Bukayo Saka.
However, Cole believes this would be a mistake, telling METRO:
“I think that would be going against the grain of what Chelsea are trying to achieve. They have been recruiting a young squad and letting them develop for four or five years and Madueke should be a big part of those plans, given how he has grown. He’s got that recognition from England now as well, and that’s brought his confidence on even more.”
He added:
“Pedro Neto is obviously also on that right side, but given the competitions Chelsea are in next season, you need all these players if you are going to compete and bridge that gap at the top of the table. I would be surprised if they let him go. I know Arsenal like to come in for the odd Chelsea player every now and again, but for me, that would just be crazy to let Madueke go, especially to a rival.”