Juventus plot January loan move for out-of-favour Arsenal star Noni Madueke but could face fight with Atletico Madrid

JUVENTUS are eyeing a loan move for Noni Madueke with other European clubs lurking. The Arsenal winger, 24, has struggled to nail down regular Premier League minutes with the reigning champs. Juventus are eyeing a loan move for Noni Madueke with other European clubs lurking Credit: Getty Juventus and Atletico are closely monitoring the situation Credit: Getty And with the January transfer window inching closer, European giants Juventus and Atletico Madrid are closely monitoring the situation, according to CaughtOffside. Both sides are reportedly viewing a loan with an option to buy as the most tenable option as they look to bolster their ranks. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! It has been reported that no formal talks have been held as of yet for the star who has played 176 minutes across five appearances this season. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka has played two-and-a-half times longer on 441 minutes across six games. The London-born star could create competition for both Edon Zhegrova and Francisco Conceicao at Juventus. Madueke – who still has four years remaining on his current deal – made the journey from Chelsea to the Emirates last summer. He made a huge 43 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. But as time has gone on, the England international has fallen down the pecking order. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The ace has made just two league appearances from the bench so far with Mikel Arteta’s side boasting a 100 per cent win record after four games. Arsenal will travel to Brighton, who are on the back of their mid-week victory over Manchester United, on Saturday. Comment now