Noni Madueke targeted by Atletico Madrid and Juventus
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is attracting interest from European giants as he struggles for playing time under Mikel Arteta.
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Noni Madueke has emerged as a primary target for several top European clubs as his situation at Arsenal continues to stagnate. The 24-year-old forward has found himself on the fringes of Mikel Arteta's squad during the early stages of the current campaign, alerting scouts across the continent.
The England international is currently being monitored by Atletico Madrid and Juventus, two clubs long-admired for his direct playing style and dribbling ability. Madueke has made just five appearances across all competitions for Arsenal this season, logging only 176 minutes and scoring one goal in the Carabao Cup.
Despite joining the club for £48.5 million from Chelsea, Madueke has struggled to cement a consistent spot in the starting XI. The competition for attacking positions has intensified, with Arteta favoring different profiles and managing recent injuries to new arrivals like Christos Tzolis, alongside the emergence of young talent Max Dowman.
His club situation is already impacting his international career under Thomas Tuchel. Having been a key part of the squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals, Madueke was omitted from the latest Three Lions squad due to his lack of regular football. To remain in Tuchel's plans for the next tournament cycle, the winger needs consistent top-level minutes, making a potential exit in the January transfer window increasingly likely.