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Madueke stars against Ipswich amid exit rumours
16th September, 2026 08:12 AM
Arsenal FC could be risking another exit in the January 2027 transfer window, with winger Noni Madueke the latest to feature on the club’s list of stars seeking a move away from the London outfit.
The Gunners only made a single attacking reinforcement on the flanks when Christos Tzolis joined Mikel Arteta’s side for the summer from Club Brugge.
However, the move has left the England ace pushed further down the pecking order in a position that also features club vice-captain Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze.
Tracking Madueke
The winger appears to be attracting interest from European sides, according to rumours on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid and Italian giants Juventus have been listed among the clubs tracking the former Tottenham youth star.
Arsenal has also been linked with an outbound move for midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is reportedly seeking a move away for more playing time.
The links come after his stellar performance in Arsenal’s emphatic win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Madueke stars in Carabao Cup win over Ipswich
Operating on the right wing, Madueke was a constant threat and doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 16th minute, capitalising on defensive pressure against Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton before lashing a composed strike across the keeper into the bottom left corner.
His movement and direct running caused problems for the hosts’ backline throughout his time on the pitch, earning him strong plaudits (including an 8/10 match rating) as the Gunners comfortably advanced to the next round.
Arsenal’s summer transfer
The Gunners have already lost Gabriel Martinelli, an offensive winger who left for Al Hilal as part of two major departures in the final days of the window. After Gabriel Jesus agreed to a deal to join Barcelona, it now remains to be seen how the club will act following the latest news regarding the former Chelsea star, who was part of England’s squad at the 2026 World Cup.
Mikel Arteta’s side started the season without direct replacements for its forward line exits after a quiet final deadline day, as the curtain closed on the player recruitment exercise on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
