Atletico Madrid are lining up a fresh push to sign Arsenal winger Noni Madueke as the January transfer window approaches, with the Spanish giants keen to bolster their attacking options after missing out on a key target this summer.

Alvarez Deal Collapse Shifts Atletico’s Focus

The La Liga side had hoped to land Viktor Gyokeres in a player-plus-cash arrangement built around Julian Alvarez, but the Argentine forward rejected the move. Alvarez has continued to push for a switch to Barcelona, whether that comes in January or next summer, leaving Atletico searching for alternative reinforcements out wide. Madueke has now emerged as their next target.

Loan Deal With Option to Buy on the Table

Rather than pursuing a permanent transfer, Atletico are reportedly exploring a short-term loan for the England international, with an option to buy included once the season concludes. It’s a lower-risk approach that would let them assess Madueke’s fit before committing to a bigger outlay.

Why Madueke Could Be Open to a Move

Playing time has been hard to come by for Madueke in the Premier League this term, with Bukayo Saka firmly established as Arsenal’s first-choice right winger. With little sign of that changing soon, a temporary exit could offer the 23-year-old the regular football he’s currently missing at the Emirates.