Noni Madueke targeted by Champions League club amid limited Arsenal playing time

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Noni Madueke is reportedly attracting interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus amid his struggle for minutes this season.Madueke has played just 27 minutes in the Premier League so far this campaign, only starting a game in the Carabao Cup.Madueke is awaiting his first start in the Premier League this seasonGettyHe was introduced off the bench in the latter stages of the Gunners’ opener against newly-promoted Coventry City in August.Since then, the winger has played another five minutes across four league games, making his only start against Ipswich in the cup and featuring as a substitute in the Champions League.The lack of regular minutes is sure to be getting to Madueke, who subsequently lost his place in the England squad. He was not called up by Thomas Tuchel for the Three Lions‘ camp across the international break despite making up part of his World Cup set-up during the summer.Madueke attracting transfer interestIt appears that Madueke’s struggle for game time has led to interest quickly coming from other European giants.According to the Daily Telegraph, Champions League Atletico Madrid and Europa League outfit Juventus are long-term admirers of the 24-year-old forward.The report also adds that multiple other clubs could join the race to sign him should he look for an Emirates Stadium exit.A move is more likely to be a loan than a permanent transfer.The January transfer window opens on New Year’s Day, which is still another three months away.Perhaps increased minutes for Madueke would see interest cool, but if he remains on the bench regularly under Mikel Arteta, then a switch over the winter could become a possibility.Madueke’s only goal of the campaign so far came in the Carabao Cup, taking his overall tally to nine for Arsenal since joining from Chelsea in 2025GettyHow has Madueke done so far at Arsenal?Madueke has only been an Arsenal player for just over a year, joining the club from Chelsea for £52million in July 2025.He has since played 48 games for the Gunners, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in all competitions.Of those nine strikes, three have come in the Premier League, with another three in the Champions League, two in the FA Cup and one coming in the Carabao Cup.Only one of his assists has come in a top-flight fixture.Under Arteta, Madueke has started 16 of his 37 league games as he competes with Bukayo Saka for a spot on the right wing.