Arsenal and Atletico Madrid not pursuing Alvarez-Zubimendi swap
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Speculation about a swap deal between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid involving Julian Alvarez and Martin Zubimendi has been addressed by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. He confirmed there are currently no negotiations between the clubs and neither player is eager to change teams. Alvarez reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona, which complicates Arsenal's interest. Similarly, Zubimendi is committed to Arsenal and not actively seeking a transfer. With both players hesitant, the suggested exchange appears unlikely.
- •Fabrizio Romano reports no negotiations between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
- •Julian Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona over Arsenal.
- •Martin Zubimendi is not pushing to leave Arsenal.
- •Atletico Madrid is unwilling to meet Zubimendi's transfer fee.
- •The swap deal remains speculative with no active discussions.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano gives detailed update on that Alvarez-Zubimendi swap talk
"There has been considerable speculation in recent weeks about a potential swap deal between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid involving Martin Zubimendi and Julian Alvarez.The proposed arrangement appears s...
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