Arsenal are set to return to Premier League action this weekend when they take on Leeds United on home turf - and a number of European powerhouses will be keeping close tabs on the game
Noni Madueke and team-mates
Noni Madueke has attracted interest(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Noni Madueke has piqued the interest of Atletico Madrid and Juventus, despite failing to start a Premier League match for Arsenal this season.
The 24-year-old has seen extra training at Colney, having missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the Nations League.
And Madueke will now have his attention firmly fixed on this weekend's return to English top flight action, as Arsenal play host to Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 10 in the early kick-off.
And while football fans worldwide will be tuning in to watch Mikel Arteta's men hopefully reclaim their top spot on the table - given they currently trail league leaders, Manchester City, by three points - the Gunners may have extra eyes on Madueke in particular.
That's given Atletico Madrid and Juventus are thought to hold an interest in the versatile winger.
It is claimed that the pair of European powerhouses could look to capitalise on Madueke falling out of favour under Arteta, and potentially seek a cut-price move when the January window opens up.
However, other clubs could also register an interest in the Barnet-born talent in the coming days, weeks and months.
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While Madueke managed 16 Premier League starts in 2025/26, the current campaign has been far less kind.
He and Viktor Gyokeres are among the first-team members who are yet to start in the English top flight for Arsenal this term, although that could soon change.
Christos Tzolis has sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Greece, and it is uncertain how long he will be out of action for.
That could prompt Arteta to utilise Madueke on the left-hand side, considering his options in that position behind Tzolis are slim barring Eberechi Eze, who is better-suited to playing in the pocket.
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Noni Madueke was snubbed from international duty(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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For that reason, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal would be willing to sell Madueke in the winter.
However, should Atleti's interest be genuine, then it could give the Gunners a major advantage in finally securing Julian Alvarez.
The club were linked with the Argentine striker for the majority of the summer, but ultimately failed to bring a deal to fruition.
With Alvarez explaining that he had hoped to explore other pastures during the window - including a dream move to Barcelona - he has been lambasted by Atletico Madrid fans this season thus far, with boos and jeers directed his way during La Liga matches.
Should fan behaviour continue to be cagey, it could spur the club to move him on in January, with Arsenal potentially able to use Madueke as part of a swap deal to bring Alvarez to north London.