Unai Emery wants to fish at Arsenal

Aston Villa aims to strengthen its offensive rotation in January.

Javier Parra Peña | 7 Oct 2026 | 21.30
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Unai Emery wants to fish at Arsenal.
Unai Emery wants to fish at Arsenal.

Aston Villa is one of the clubs interested in signing Noni Madueke in the upcoming transfer market due to a direct request from Unai Emery. The Englishman is one of the next targets for Aston Villa's signings.

According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, Unai Emery has requested the arrival of the English forward due to his limited playing time under Mikel Arteta, as the player is under contract in London until June 2030.

The diminished playing time of Noni Madueke and Unai Emery's request

The 24-year-old winger signed with Arsenal in July 2025, but his role in the starting lineup has significantly decreased in the beginning of the 2026-2027 season. This lack of minutes contrasts with Aston Villa's needs, where Unai Emery is seeking depth in the offensive wings following the departures of Jadon Sancho and Leon Bailey in the last summer transfer window.

Birmingham's management aims to replicate the previous season's comeback when they won the Europa League and secured a spot in the Champions League, offering the player immediate starting opportunities.

The diminished playing time of Noni Madueke and Unai Emery's request

Competition with Atlético de Madrid and Juventus

In addition to Aston Villa's offer, Atlético de Madrid and Juventus are gathering information about the British international for the January transfer window. Both European clubs are looking for a player with one-on-one dribbling ability to strengthen their rotations in LaLiga and Serie A.

However, Villa Park's sports management believes that staying in English football is the preferred choice for the player to maintain competitive continuity.

Aston Villa's chances to secure Madueke's signing

Aston Villa's board is considering whether the deal will be structured as a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligatory purchase option. Meanwhile, Arsenal's technical staff will only sanction a departure if they recoup the investment made in 2025 or if they free up payroll space to make attacking signings.

Villa Park's executives trust that the playing time guarantees offered by Emery will be decisive in finalizing the agreement with the player's representatives. Noni Madueke's agents will hold formal discussions with Aston Villa's officials during November and December 2026.

If Arsenal's board, along with Mikel Arteta, agree to sell the English winger, Aston Villa will be one of the clubs to present a significant offer to secure his services in the upcoming transfer market.

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