EXCLUSIVE: Noni Madueke handing Mikel Arteta Arsenal dilemma in Bukayo Saka battleMikel Arteta has built a squad to compete on all fronts and the battle for places now has Noni Madueke pushing Bukayo Saka for his shirt at Arsenal as well as EnglandView 2 Images Noni Madueke is breathing down Bukayo Saka's neck for Arsenal and England (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Noni Madueke is ready to force his way into England World Cup reckoning - even if it means taking Bukayo Saka's spot for club and country. "We go to Marbella for five days [in the off-season] and he's working every day. But when it comes to taking care of business, understanding when it's time to work, he's second to none. Isaksson-Hurst has been working with Madueke for over four years since the winger's agent approached him during his time at PSV Eindhoven. And after scoring twice against Ajax in the Cruyff Cup, Madueke was "hooked".

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2025 07:47 UTC