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Arsenal handed January transfer blow as Atletico Madrid refuse to sell Mikel Arteta target Alex Baena mid-season

Arsenal will be forced to delay their pursuit of Atletico Madrid attacker Alex Baena until next summer as the Spanish heavyweights have ruled out sanctioning a mid-season departure.

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Five goals and two assists this season has put World Cup winner on Arsenal radar

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the January transfer window.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 23

Arsenal wants to sign La Liga attacker in January

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to pursue another Atletico Madrid star when the transfer window reopens in January, having failed to sign Julian Alvarez during the summer window.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / October 22

Arsenal ready January transfer move for star with 10 G/A already this season

Arsenal are reportedly targeting a potential January transfer window move for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena to solve their issues in attack. The Spain international has shone during his time in La Liga, first with Villarreal and later with both Atletico and also the Spanish national team.

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'This team never gives up!' – Mikel Merino reacts after late double keeps Spain streak alive

Mikel Merino proved to be the ultimate difference-maker for Spain, coming off the bench at half-time to score a stunning second-half brace in a 2-1 victory over Croatia.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 26

Spain player ratings vs England: Super-subs Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal break English hearts again in stunning Wembley comeback

Spain demonstrated their tactical resilience and squad depth by overcoming a 2-1 half-time deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against England at Wembley. The visitors started perfectly when Lamine Yamal found the net just two minutes into the contest, but they struggled to contain England's transitions before the break.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / September 7

Manchester City identify 25-year-old La Liga star as a future target

Manchester City are interested in signing the Spanish international midfielder Alex Baena from Atletico Madrid. According to Football Insider, they are keeping tabs on the playmaker, but they are unlikely to make a move for him in January.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / September 4

Sources: Man City, Newcastle & Aston Villa eye January transfer swoop for La Liga sensation

Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa are understood to be eyeing up Atletico Madrid’s in-form winger Alex Baena. The Spain international has started this season in superb form, scoring three goals in his first three games, and this has alerted some big clubs from around Europe.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 23

7 words reveal the truth: did Spain's star deliberately snub the prime minister?

Atletico Madrid player Alex Baena has broken his silence to explain the truth behind snubbing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, following La Roja's crowning as 2026 World Cup champions.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 22

Alex Baena becomes first player EVER to achieve incredible feat after Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina

Spain's 2026 World Cup win has seen Villarreal winger Alex Baena secure a place in the history books that even the greatest players of all time cannot match.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 20

Sorry Leo - Argentina's anti-football didn't deserve World Cup glory: Winners and losers as Messi bows out in tears while Spain set their sights on a dynasty of dominance

At the end of a gruelling battle of footballing philosophies, Spain are world champions once again. It was control vs chaos in the 2026 World Cup final as Luis de la Fuente's pass masters came up against the holders and experts in the dark arts, Argentina.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 19

Spain player ratings vs Argentina: Viva La Roja! Ferran Torres fires European champions to World Cup glory as dominant final display eventually earns its rewards

Ferran Torres scored the only goal to win Spain the 2026 World Cup in a remarkably drab final. La Roja were the only side eager to play football on the day, and ran out deserved winners in extra-time thanks to the Barcelona forward's heroics.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 14

Spain player ratings vs France: Rodri runs the show for La Roja as Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secure spot in the World Cup final for imperious European champions

Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a comprehensive 2-0 win over France on Tuesday. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro secured victory for La Roja during a dominant display in Dallas that will have struck fear into both England and Argentina as they prepare for their own semi-final.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 6

Spain player ratings vs Portugal: Mikel Merino is the ultimate super-sub! Arsenal star comes up clutch to send Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. packing from World Cup last 16

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 in an unexpectedly drab World Cup round-of-16 clash on Monday. The Arsenal midfielder was introduced in the 85th minute and won the game in the 91st with a tidy finish that was just about deserved.

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Mikel Oyarzabal is the anti-Ronaldo! Spain's unsung hero perfectly placed to steal the spotlight away from Cristiano in World Cup showdown with Portugal

Mikel Oyarzabal was one of five Real Sociedad players in Spain's Euro 2024 squad. No other club had more. But neither Oyarzabal nor his fellow Basques made a song and dance about their role in Spain's success in Germany.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / June 27

Spain hit with major double injury blow with two stars potentially out of World Cup

Spain made it through to the knockout stages as group winners on Friday night, following a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final group game. It may well have come at a heavy price though, with La Roja counting the cost of their efforts in the aftermath.