Arsenal could have a new route to signing Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez after the Spanish club expressed interest in Noni Madueke, according to football.london.
The Gunners were heavily linked with Alvarez in the summer after Barcelona’s interest in him stalled. Alvarez wanted to join Barca but Atletico refused to sell, leaving Arsenal to explore options at the time.
Now Atletico have shown interest in Madueke, citing his limited minutes for Arsenal this season. That could open the door to a swap deal or a cash-plus-player arrangement when the January window opens, football.london suggests.
Madueke has started just twice in the Premier League this term and was left out of England’s Nations League squad by Thomas Tuchel. He arrived from Chelsea last year for £48.5m and scored eight goals as Arsenal won the title.
It’s speculation built on two separate pieces of interest rather than any sign talks are underway, but with Atletico keen on Madueke, Arsenal have at least the outline of a deal to explore.
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