Real Madrid pursues Martín Zubimendi amid summer transfer activity
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:37 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Real Madrid is reportedly pursuing midfielder Martín Zubimendi, who currently plays for Arsenal. The interest comes as Arsenal has made new signings, including Bruno Guimarães. With other targets, including Pedro Neto and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz, Arsenal could consider letting Zubimendi go. The transfer market is seeing increased movement in midfielders following several notable signings this summer.
- •Real Madrid interested in Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi
- •Arsenal has made recent signings, including Bruno Guimarães
- •Pedro Neto also linked to Arsenal alongside Juventus' Kenan Yildiz
- •Summer 2026 sees increased midfield transfer activity
- 8:37 AMThe Guardian Sport — Football transfer rumours: Vardy to West Ham? Madrid move for Zubimendi?
"Today’s rumours are just trying to orbit the sun When did the summer of 2026 transform into a midfield merry-go-round? Now Bruno Guimarães has rocked up at Arsenal and Manchester United have a couple of new signings, it stands to reason that more midfielders will be on the move soon and Real Madrid appear to be chasing Gunners metronome Martín Zubimendi. It seems odd that Arsenal would sanction a sale, given they spent most of the 2024-25 campaign coveting the former Real Sociedad star, but Mikel Arteta has forward and defensive targets to land instead. Pedro Neto is the latest winger to be linked, though Liverpool and Tottenham are also in the queue for the Chelsea flyer. Tricky Juventus wide man Kenan Yildiz has also been mentioned in relation to Arsenal. Continue reading...
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