Madueke a target for Euro loans - Tuesday's gossip
September 14, 2026 20:31
Reports on Tuesday linked several notable moves and contract talks across Europe. Atletico Madrid and Juventus have been named as potential destinations for Arsenal forward Noni Madueke on a January loan. Separately, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have all been reported to have interest in PSV midfielder Paul Wanner.
Other stories include Lazio reopening discussions with free-agent striker Mauro Icardi, while Everton have been linked but their manager is said to be hesitant about free-agent signings. Crystal Palace are reportedly pursuing a new deal for goalkeeper Dean Henderson, Nottingham Forest are expected to bring in Shamrock Rovers teen Michael Noonan in January for training compensation, and Inter Milan are negotiating extensions for Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu. Former France striker Karim Benzema is also said to have been in contact with players at Bayer Leverkusen as he looks for a new club after leaving Al‑Hilal.
KEY CONTEXT
- Noni Madueke is an Arsenal forward and England international, aged 24.
- Paul Wanner is a 20‑year‑old Austrian international who plays for PSV and is being tracked as a midfield reinforcement.
- Mauro Icardi is a 33‑year‑old Argentine striker currently a free agent after departing Galatasaray.
- Dean Henderson, 29, is an England goalkeeper who Crystal Palace want to retain on a new contract.
- Michael Noonan, 18, is a Shamrock Rovers striker reported to be moving to Nottingham Forest for training compensation in January.
- Inter Milan’s negotiations concern left‑sided player Federico Dimarco (28) and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu (32).
- Karim Benzema, 38, has reportedly spoken with Bayer Leverkusen players while seeking a new club following his exit from Al‑Hilal.
WHY IT MATTERS
These reports indicate several clubs are actively shaping squads either by targeting temporary moves, pursuing free agents, or securing existing players on new deals. Wanner’s reported interest from top European clubs centres on strengthening midfield options. Madueke’s potential loan would be a winter‑window move involving a young England forward. Contract talks at Inter and Palace, and Lazio’s approach to a veteran striker, reflect both retention and recruitment priorities across leagues.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Atletico Madrid or Juventus will formalise a January loan for Madueke.
- Which club, if any, secures Paul Wanner amid interest from Liverpool, Bayern and Real Madrid.
- The outcome of Lazio’s resumed talks with Mauro Icardi and whether Everton’s reported reluctance holds.
- Crystal Palace’s progress on a new contract for Dean Henderson.
- Confirmation of Nottingham Forest’s January acquisition of Michael Noonan for training compensation.
- Whether Inter finalise contract extensions for Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu.
- Any concrete move for Karim Benzema following his reported conversations.
KEY FACTS
- Atletico Madrid and Juventus have been linked with a January loan for Arsenal/England forward Noni Madueke (24). Reported by Caught Offside.
- Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among clubs reported to be interested in PSV midfielder Paul Wanner (20). Reported by Teamtalk.
- Lazio have reopened talks with free agent Mauro Icardi (33); Everton have been linked but their manager is reported to be reluctant to sign free agents. Reported by Sky Sports Italia and Football Insider respectively.
- Crystal Palace are aiming to sign Dean Henderson (29) to a new contract; Inter Milan are in talks over new deals for Federico Dimarco (28) and Hakan Calhanoglu (32).
- Nottingham Forest are reported to plan the January signing of Michael Noonan (18) from Shamrock Rovers for training compensation; Karim Benzema (38) has been reported to have spoken with Bayer Leverkusen players as he seeks a new club.