Atletico and Juventus want to sign Arsenal winger

WHAT HAPPENED
Reports from Caught Offside, relayed by EyeFootball, say Atletico Madrid and Juventus are interested in Arsenal winger Noni Madueke and could pursue a move in the January window. The interested clubs are reportedly open to a short-term loan that would include a conditional purchase clause.

Arsenal are not actively planning to sell Madueke right now, according to the same report, but that position could shift around the turn of the year if the club decide to chase another high-profile wide signing.

KEY CONTEXT
Madueke joined Arsenal last year in a £52 million transfer from Chelsea and delivered eight goals and four assists across all competitions in his first season. He earned extra playing time during that campaign because Bukayo Saka missed games through injury. With Saka now fully fit this season, Madueke has only featured for 100 minutes so far.

Arsenal’s right-wing options also include Max Dowman, who has rarely been included in matchday squads this term, with Madueke generally preferred when available.

WHY IT MATTERS
A mid-season loan move with a conditional buy could change Arsenal’s depth on the right flank and affect Madueke’s opportunities for game time and development. It would also reflect how Arsenal manage squad balance if they decide to target another marquee winger later in the season—an outcome the club have not committed to at present.

For Atletico and Juventus, a temporary deal would be a low-risk way to add attacking width mid-season without an immediate permanent outlay.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Atletico Madrid or Juventus formally submit loan proposals and what purchase conditions they include.
- If Arsenal’s stance shifts by January, particularly if they pursue an additional marquee winger.
- Madueke’s playing minutes and squad involvement between now and the winter window, and whether Max Dowman’s role changes.

KEY FACTS
- Reported interest: Atletico Madrid and Juventus are exploring moves for Noni Madueke (source: Caught Offside via EyeFootball).
- Last summer transfer: Madueke joined Arsenal for £52 million from Chelsea.
- 2025/26 season totals: eight goals and four assists in all competitions.
- Current season minutes: 100 minutes so far, with Bukayo Saka fit and starting.
- Possible structure of offers: loan with a conditional option to buy (as reported).
- Arsenal are not currently seeking to sell Madueke, but that could change if they pursue another marquee winger.