In his latest column, Sky Sports’ Paul Merson dissects Arsenal’s transfer business so far, giving his verdict on the potential signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea…
I am flabbergasted by Arsenal signing Noni Madueke.
I’m shocked. If Arsenal went and bought any player from Chelsea, he’d have been the last one I thought they’d sign.
I just don’t see it. It’s a lot of money for a player who is not a prolific goalscorer. He’s the sort of player that has a good game here and a good game there, but that’ll be it. The consistency of performance isn’t there.
I hope he proves me wrong, but he’ll have the good games, just like he did for England last month. But then you won’t see him for a few weeks.
For me, at Chelsea, I’d have always played Jadon Sancho ahead of him. It’s not to be disrespectful to the player but I am flabbergasted by the money Arsenal are paying for him.
Chelsea just won’t believe that this deal has come to them. They won’t believe their luck.
