Martin Zubimendi: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Arsenal are willing to sell Martin Zubimendi this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, according to a report on Fichajes. The midfielder only joined the Gunners a year ago and has been one of their best players, helping the team win the Premier League crown during his first season at the club.

Real Sociedad News / Goal.com / August 17

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid eyes shock swoop for Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal are currently facing a massive transfer decision in the closing weeks of the summer window. Los Blancos have officially revived their active pursuit of Spanish international midfielder Zubimendi.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 13

Arsenal place €90 million valuation on player wanted by Chelsea

Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from Arsenal, with Chelsea and Real Madrid reportedly showing serious interest in signing the midfielder.

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Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / August 13

Arsenal ready to consider big money sale as Chelsea remain interested in midfielder

Arsenal could face a major midfield decision before the transfer window closes, with Chelsea emerging as serious contenders to sign Martin Zubimendi. The Spain international was a regular during Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning campaign after arriving from Real Sociedad for around £60 million last summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 11

Arsenal welcome back several World Cup stars to pre-season training

Arsenal have welcomed back their final group of players to resume pre-season training, with William Saliba the only player still resting, as the Gunners step up their preparations for the season ahead.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / August 11

Chelsea and Real Madrid told to pay €90 million for Arsenal star

Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in recent weeks. The Gunners have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, and there has been speculation that the 27-year-old Spanish international could be on the way out.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / August 11

Real Madrid ready to attempt £77m move for ‘top’ Arsenal player who could be available

Real Madrid have revived their interest in Martin Zubimendi, with Arsenal facing a potentially significant decision over the Spain international before the summer transfer window closes.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 9

Arsenal slap huge price tag on World Cup winner amid Real Madrid and Chelsea interest

Arsenal have reportedly placed a €90million (£77m) valuation on Martin Zubimendi, with both Real Madrid and Chelsea showing interest in the Spanish midfielder.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / August 9

Arsenal make Zubimendi decision amid rising interest from Premier League rivals

Arsenal’s £75 million move for Bruno Guimarães has created an unexpected transfer subplot, with Chelsea now linked with one of the champions’ existing midfielders.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 5

Agbonlahor says Arsenal man could struggle for minutes

Arsenal are on the verge of adding Bruno Guimaraes to their squad, and Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that move could be bad news for Martin Zubimendi. The Spanish midfielder joined the club a year ago and made an immediate impact as the Gunners won the Premier League crown and finished the season in the Champions League final.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 25

Arsenal star wants to move to Real Madrid after one year at the Emirates

Martin Zubimendi has reportedly reopened the door to a move to Real Madrid this summer after Arsenal beat the Spanish giants to his signature and added him to their squad a year ago.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 21

Real Madrid is still considering a move for Arsenal star

Real Madrid remain interested in signing Martin Zubimendi, despite missing out on the midfielder when he left Real Sociedad for Arsenal. The Spanish international chose to join Arsenal a year ago, a decision that proved to be an excellent one.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 19

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 8

Spain coach says Arsenal man is second best in his position in the world

Arsenal’s Premier League winner Martin Zubimendi is the second-best midfielder in the world, according to Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, despite his limited playing time at the 2026 World Cup.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / July 7

'Fantastic player' – Arsenal duo given huge praise by World Cup-chasing manager

Arsenal’s Spanish duo Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi have been given huge praise by Spain manager Luis da la Fuente. The Gunners duo have been key players for Mikel Arteta’s side, and although they’re not starting regularly for the Spanish national team, it seems De la Fuente rates them both very highly.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 22

Arsenal told their target will be an upgrade to Zubimendi

Martin Zubimendi has spent one season at Arsenal, winning the league title and reaching the Champions League final, but questions are already being asked about whether Sandro Tonali would represent an upgrade in midfield for the Gunners this summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 17

Zubimendi admits the pain of Arsenal’s previous failures is driving title charge

Martin Zubimendi has recently moved to Arsenal and is settling into Premier League football. He is aware of how close the club have come to winning the league title in recent seasons and the expectations that come with competing at the top of the table, and the intensity of competition at the top end of the table.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 16

Agbonlahor says Arsenal target is better than Zubimendi

Arsenal have been linked with a move for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes at the end of this season, with Gabby Agbonlahor believing he is an ideal fit for the Gunners and even better than Martin Zubimendi.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / May 16

Better than Zubimendi? Arsenal urged to get this 'extraordinary' signing in

Arsenal have been advised to seal the transfer of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes as he could be an upgrade on Martin Zubimendi. The talented young Portugal international has been a top performer for the Hammers this season, and it seems inevitable that they’re going to struggle to keep him from moving to a bigger club.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / April 16

Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi on Real Madrid move: 'I think the moment has passed'

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed the idea of a move to Real Madrid this summer. The former Real Sociedad star was heavily linked to Los Blancos in the second half of last season, but had agreed a move to the Emirates.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / November 20

Former player told Arsenal to sign Martin Zubimendi five years before 2025 transfer

In the summer, Martin Zubimendi left Real Sociedad to join Premier League side Arsenal in a deal worth €60m. The 26-year-old has been in excellent form since moving to London, but it turns out that he could have ended up there a number of years prior to his 2025 transfer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 11