Arsenal have been given encouragement by Chelsea in their pursuit of Noni Madueke as talks are set to accelerate.

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Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has responded to rumours linking him with a stunning move to Chelsea. Reports have suggested that the Blues have floated the idea of having Dowman, 15, involved in a potential player-plus-cash swap deal for Noni Madueke,