Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is a loan target for Atlético Madrid and Juventus in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has made only two brief substitute appearances in the Premier League this term, totalling 23 minutes, and his limited role is reflected in his overall stats for the campaign.
Madueke's lack of game time has put him on the radar of clubs seeking attacking reinforcements. He has featured in five matches across all competitions, logging 176 minutes. His only goal came in the 4-2 win at Ipswich last month. With Bukayo Saka firmly established as the first-choice right winger and having scored three goals already this season, opportunities for Madueke within the current squad have been extremely scarce.
The interest from the Spanish and Italian giants is understood to be for a temporary move without an obligation to buy. "Atlético Madrid and Juventus are monitoring Arsenal winger Noni Madueke with a view to a potential January loan move," a report stated. No formal talks have taken place, but the situation is being watched closely ahead of the winter market.
Arsenal's search for attacking options appears broader. They have also been linked with a move for Real Madrid's 20-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick. Any deal for the young forward would likely be a straight loan, as the Spanish club are not interested in including a purchase option. Meanwhile, Arsenal are among several Premier League sides tracking SC Freiburg's Croatian striker Igor Matanovic, valued at around €60 million.
Arsenal's focus returns to the pitch this week as they prepare to host Leeds United in their upcoming fixtures. Mikel Arteta's side are second in the standings with 12 points from five games, while Leeds sit fifth in the table. The club will also be monitoring its injuries list ahead of the match.
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