Noni Madueke’s Arsenal future is already being tested by his minutes. Atletico Madrid and Juventus are both watching a possible January loan, while Arsenal have to balance that interest against a £52m signing who has not played much at all in the Premier League this season.
Madueke’s stalled league role
The numbers behind the move are hard to miss. Madueke has started only 16 Premier League matches in the 2025/26 season and has made just two substitute appearances. One source also says he has featured in four of Arsenal’s six matches this season for a total of 100 minutes, including a one-minute derby cameo against Chelsea.
That is the sort of usage that naturally invites January speculation. Caught Offside reported that both Atletico and Juventus are considering loan deals, with an option to buy viewed as the most realistic formula.
Arsenal’s decision point
Arsenal’s side of the argument is straightforward enough. They invested £52m in Noni Madueke only recently, and a mid-season exit would leave Mikel Arteta thinner in attack during a busy run. The club have won their last five matches in all competitions, including a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, so there is also a case for leaving the squad alone while it is working.
Even so, the interest is real because the role is so small. Caught Offside said Madueke’s limited opportunities this season give context to the speculation, and that lines up with the broader picture from the other reports: January is less about a permanent sale than finding a club willing to give him more football.
If the situation changes, it will probably move quickly once January opens. For now, the key fact is simple: Madueke is still an Arsenal player, but his league involvement has been limited enough for Atletico Madrid and Juventus to circle.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
