Kai Havertz to Raheem Sterling - Rating all Chelsea to Arsenal Transfers in Mikel Arteta Era

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Arsenal are set to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea for around £50-52 million. The 23-year-old winger left Chelsea's Club World Cup camp to undergo a medical with Arsenal, having agreed personal terms on a five-year contract.

Madueke scored 11 goals and provided five assists for Chelsea last season. Noni Madueke deal from Chelsea is likely to be a positive addition, but the response among Arsenal fans has been overwhelmingly negative.

The hashtag #NoToMadueke trended on social media, and a petition opposing the transfer attracted over 4,000 signatures. Some supporters have even defaced murals near the Emirates with "Arteta out." The main criticisms center on the transfer fee, many feel over £50 million is excessive for a player seen as a backup, especially when Arsenal have been linked with higher-profile targets like Rodrygo and Eberechi Eze. A Sky Sports poll showed about 70% of 35,000 voters opposed the move, with fans expressing frustration at Arsenal again signing from Chelsea, referencing mixed results from previous transfers such as David Luiz, Willian, and Kai Havertz.

Chelsea to Arsenal Transfers in the Mikel Arteta Era

Noni Madueke is set to become the 7th Chelsea player to join Arsenal during Arteta's tenure, highlighting a trend that has drawn both scrutiny and scepticism from the Arsenal fanbase.

David Luiz was the first one to join the Gunners and had a moderate outing with the North London club. Although the likes of Jorginho and Kai Havertz have proven to be decent signings, the wingers who have swapped London from Chelsea to Arsenal have been disastrous.

During the Mikel Arteta era, Willian and Raheem Sterling are the ones who joined Arsenal from Chelsea. Both wingers were signed on a loan deal and had underwhelming outings.

Willian ended with 1 goal and 7 assists in the 2020-21 season, and then left the club following the end of his loan deal. Raheem Sterling also joined the club in 2024-25 season on loan and ended with 1 goal and 5 assists, with the solitary goal coming in Carabao Cup.