Chelsea and Real Madrid interested in Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi
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Chelsea and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of a potential summer move.
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Attributed to original sourceMartin Zubimendi may seek to leave Arsenal in January, Mauro Icardi open to Everton move while Toffees play down move for Anthony Martial.
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What happened
Friday's transfer gossip column reports that both Chelsea and Real Madrid have expressed interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Spanish international joined Arsenal in 2025 and has been a key figure in their midfield. Neither club has made a formal approach, but both are understood to be monitoring the situation as they consider midfield reinforcements. Arsenal are likely to resist any approach for one of their most important recent signings.
Chance analysis
Speculation linking Zubimendi with a departure from Arsenal so soon after his arrival would be a significant development, but at this stage it remains firmly in gossip territory. Zubimendi was a marquee signing for Arsenal, and any indication that he could be prised away would represent a major statement of intent from either Chelsea or Real Madrid. Both clubs are in periods of squad transition and could view the Spain international as a transformative midfield addition. Until concrete bids emerge, this should be treated as background noise rather than a story with imminent consequences for Arsenal's planning.
If pursued seriously, losing Zubimendi would significantly weaken Arsenal's midfield, but at this point the rumor has no concrete basis to affect squad planning.