Arsenal considers midfielder exit amid Real Madrid interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Arsenal may allow midfielder Martin Zubimendi to depart, with Real Madrid reportedly interested. The Gunners have recently signed Bruno Guimaraes, which could limit Zubimendi's playing time next season and affect his market value. Arsenal is open to selling him for at least €65 million, the sum they paid last summer. Real Madrid will need to offload a midfielder to create space for potential new signings as they continue to strengthen their squad.
- •Real Madrid added six new players this summer.
- •Zubimendi's playing time may decrease with Guimaraes' arrival.
- •Arsenal seeks at least €65 million for Zubimendi's transfer.
- •Madrid needs to sell a midfielder to accommodate new signings.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal willing to consider midfielder’s exit amid Real Madrid interest
"Real Madrid have had an excellent summer transfer window so far, having incorporated six new players: Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, and Yan Diomande. G...
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