Overview
- Spanish outlets on November 9–10 reported Atlético Madrid as the clearest suitor for Martin Zubimendi with journalists saying the move is close, while UK coverage adds Real Madrid and Chelsea to a wider list of clubs monitoring him.
- No formal bids or comments from Arsenal, Atlético, Real Madrid or Chelsea have been reported and coverage characterises the situation as interest at an early or monitoring stage rather than completed negotiations.
- Zubimendi’s playing time this season has been limited to roughly 380 minutes across 12 matches, creating personal incentive for a move so he can play more regularly and protect his Spain national-team place.
- Arsenal would seek roughly £60 million to sell Zubimendi and are understood to be reluctant to weaken midfield midseason but could sanction a departure if it funds a priority attacker.
- Reports have floated trade ideas, including a possible swap involving Julián Álvarez, but those proposals are speculative and no concrete negotiation over exchanges has been confirmed.