Arsenal ‘to reject’ January approaches for Madueke | OneFootball

Arsenal intend to keep Madueke in January, with Mikel Arteta unwilling to sanction an exit despite the winger’s scant Premier League minutes. Interest from leading European clubs has not shifted that stance.

Football Insider reports Arsenal are prepared to reject any winter approaches, the manager prioritising senior depth midway through a demanding campaign.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid are monitoring him and are said to be exploring a mid-season loan, but a move looks unlikely given the positions of club and player.

Madueke is understood to be happy to stay at the Emirates and fight for a regular place in Arteta’s plans.

Competition on the right is fierce. Bukayo Saka is first choice, while teenager Max Dowman is pushing for senior minutes.

So far this season he has played 24 Premier League minutes across two substitute appearances, with no goal or assist. His cup outings are brighter, including a Community Shield start, minutes in a Champions League win over Napoli, and a goal in the 4-2 Carabao Cup defeat of Ipswich Town.

His reduced league role has harmed his England prospects, with Thomas Tuchel omitting him from the latest Nations League squad due to a lack of match fitness. A heavy winter schedule could offer chances to reassert himself.

Source: Goal.com

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