Noni Madueke parties at Wireless with Jadon Sancho ahead of £52m Arsenal transfer… while Chelsea win Club World Cup
The English winger was allowed to leave his club's camp for the US-based tournament in order to complete a transfer to
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Noni Madueke was seen partying at Wireless in north London
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Madueke jetted back to the UK from Chelsea's camp at the Club World Cup
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He is on the verge of joining Arsenal
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Jadon Sancho was also seen at the event
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Sancho wore a blue hat to Madueke's black hat
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That move, worth £52million is expected to be completed some time this week with a medical booked in for Monday.
However, before he is announced, the 23-year-old was seen enjoying himself at the Finsbury Park venue in north London.
He was pictured in the crowd alongside Man Utd star
The pair were in the crowd for
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Madueke was seen in a white top and black hat combo.
Meanwhile, Sancho was seen with a matching white top but then wore a blue hat.
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A petition titled #NOTOMADUEKE has been
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Rio Ferdinand blasted fans who had signed the petition and called for them to show some compassion.
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