Rio Ferdinand hails Man Utd transfer move at Arsenal's expense - 'He delivered'

Rio Ferdinand hails Man Utd transfer move at Arsenal's expense - 'He delivered'Manchester United saw off Chelsea with a makeshift centre-half pairing that featured former Arsenal youngster Ayden Heaven, who Rio Ferdinand has hailed after the winCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer10:28, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRio Ferdinand was full of praise for a rare piece of impressive transfer business(Image: Michael Regan - FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand was full of praise for Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven - the 19-year-old whom they signed from Arsenal.‌A host of injuries and suspensions left the Red Devils' backline stretched for their trip to Chelsea, leaving Michael Carrick to call upon Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui. Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez were all missing, but United still kept a clean sheet as they landed three points.‌Matheus Cunha scored their winner at Stamford Bridge, but both Heaven and Mazraoui were classy operators at the heart of the defence. Heaven only moved to Manchester from Arsenal, where he spent his youth career but only played one game, in 2025.‌Ferdinand confessed that the transfer activity from his former side has been dire over the past decade, but they look to have landed an absolute bargain with Heaven looking full of potential.He said on social media: "The recruitment has taken a battering at Manchester United over the last 10 years & rightly so. But we need to shout out Ayden Heaven - £1m! Still lots to learn but called upon once again and delivered!"READ MORE: Man Utd edge out toothless Chelsea in major Champions League boost - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Luke Shaw trolls Alejandro Garnacho after Man Utd beat Chelsea as Bruno Fernandes feelings clearCarrick's impressive spell in charge continued as United further tightened their grip on third spot. It was an impressive response after they were shocked by Leeds on Monday. The Red Devils boss...