Noni Madueke’s limited game time at Arsenal has attracted the attention of Atlético Madrid and Juventus, with both clubs monitoring the England winger ahead of the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has been restricted largely to substitute appearances in the Premier League this season, starting only the Community Shield and a Carabao Cup tie as competition for wide roles has intensified at the Emirates.
Madueke has not been excluded from Arsenal’s Champions League squad, contrary to some reports. He is included in UEFA’s registered squad for the 2026–27 competition and featured in Arsenal’s Champions League win against Napoli, where he played 18 minutes.
His lack of league starts has nevertheless prompted interest from Champions League clubs, with Atlético and Juventus both understood to be long-term admirers.
The most realistic January formula, if discussions develop, would be a loan rather than an immediate permanent sale. Atlético and Juventus are assessing whether a temporary agreement could be possible, potentially with an option to buy, but there is no published offer, agreed fee or indication that Arsenal are willing to sanction an exit.
Arsenal are also reported to be reluctant to lose Madueke midway through a season in which they are competing across the Premier League, Champions League and domestic cups.
Arteta still views Madueke as a useful member of the squad, despite his reduced role. The winger is behind Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and emerging teenager Max Dowman in the current pecking order, but Arsenal believe his pace, directness and ability to operate across the forward line can remain valuable over a long campaign.
Madueke is contracted to Arsenal until 2030, meaning there is no immediate financial pressure on the club to sell.
PSV Eindhoven would be among the beneficiaries of a future permanent transfer involving a fee. Madueke spent four and a half years with PSV between the ages of 16 and 21, and the Dutch club has already received around €1.4 million through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism following his approximately €60 million move from Chelsea to Arsenal in 2025.
Should Arsenal sell him to Atlético, Juventus or another club for a fee, PSV could receive a further roughly 2% to 2.5% of the transfer amount under that mechanism.
That payment would not apply to a standard loan without a transfer fee. PSV’s potential windfall is therefore contingent on Madueke leaving Arsenal permanently and a buying club paying a fee, rather than simply on a temporary move in January.
For Atlético, Madueke’s physicality, pace and willingness to work without the ball make him a plausible fit for Diego Simeone’s demanding system. Juventus, meanwhile, are attracted by his age, Premier League experience and potential to develop into a longer-term attacking option.
Yet any move remains speculative at this stage. Arsenal’s current position is to block a mid-season departure, while Madueke is understood to be willing to remain in north London and compete for a starting place.
The coming months will determine whether the winger’s situation changes. If his minutes remain restricted, Atlético and Juventus could revisit the prospect of a loan. But for now, Madueke remains an Arsenal player, a registered member of their Champions League squad and an asset Arteta is not yet prepared to surrender.
