Frank Sinclair is fearful that Chelsea could be making a ‘crazy mistake’ in the event that they were to sell Noni Madueke to Arsenal this summer.
Chelsea have prioritised attacking reinforcements within the early a part of the summer window and have already accomplished deals for Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
The Blues are also closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens as they appear so as to add depth in wide areas following the departure of Jadon Sancho and the continued uncertainty surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk.
Despite their desire to strengthen, Enzo Maresca’s side are still completely happy to money in on their attacking talent, and Madueke appears to be one in every of the players whom Chelsea will entertain offers for.
The 23-year-old recorded 16 goal contributions in 41 games in all competitions last season, but has been linked with a surprise £50million move to Arsenal.
Get personalised updates on Arsenal on a regular basis
Get up to seek out news in your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.
Join to our newsletter after which select your team within the link we’ll send you so we will get football news tailored to you.
The Gunners are also trying to add depth in wide areas this summer, but Sinclair believes his former club could be silly to part ways with Madueke at this point in his profession.
‘I feel that will be going against the grain of what Chelsea are attempting to realize,’ Sinclair told Metro via Kasinoseta.com.
‘They’ve been recruiting a young squad and letting them develop for 4 or five years and Madueke ought to be an enormous a 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 much more.
‘Pedro Neto is clearly also on that right side, but given the competitions Chelsea are in next season, you would like all these players if you happen to are going to compete and bridge that gap at the highest of the table.
‘I could be surprised in the event that they let him go. I do know Arsenal prefer to are available for the odd Chelsea player every every now and then, but for me, that will just be crazy to let Madueke go, especially to a rival.’
Sinclair backs ‘aggressive’ Joao Pedro to impress
Should Madueke stay at Stamford Bridge this summer, the Englishman will find himself up against recent summer signing Joao Pedro for minutes in Maresca’s attacking quartet.
The Brazilian, whose £60m move to Chelsea was confirmed on Wednesday, scored ten league goals last season but Sinclair believes the 23-year-old can kick on and fill a spot in Maresca’s side.
‘I feel like he’s a player who will bring a whole lot of aggressiveness to Chelsea which I feel they’ve missed within the front line,’ added Sinclair.
‘Nicolas Jackson has done it, but it surely’s not his game and there’s an obvious place on the left wing where he can play and provides the team balance, as he’s right-footed.
‘I feel there will likely be different formations for various games, though. Once they are playing teams where they feel they’ll control the midfield rather a lot easier, they may play Palmer as a No10.
‘But there may be times once they want three more combative midfielders, after which Palmer can exit to that right side.
‘But I see Joao Pedro being the one who plays on that left side – he brings pace, he scores goals, and it still allows for Jackson and Delap to have that competition for the striker role.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the newest news on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
MORE: Man Utd-linked star fuels transfer rumours by ‘liking’ Instagram post
MORE: ‘He had all the things’ – Joe Cole questions Chelsea’s decision to let England U21 star leave
MORE: Cristhian Mosquera submits Arsenal transfer request after improved Valencia offer