Real Madrid renews interest in Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi this summer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Real Madrid is reportedly interested in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but Arsenal aims to keep the 27-year-old as part of Mikel Arteta's plans. Zubimendi has a contract until June 2030, offering Arsenal leverage in negotiations. Madrid previously attempted to sign Zubimendi before his transfer to Arsenal, but timing proved an issue. Despite a few fluctuations in form, he played a key role last season, contributing to Arsenal's title win and Champions League run. Arsenal intends to retain Zubimendi unless an extraordinary offer is presented.
- •Real Madrid shows renewed interest in Martin Zubimendi.
- •Arsenal does not intend to sell Zubimendi despite interest.
- •Zubimendi is under contract until June 2030.
- •He contributed significantly in his first season with Arsenal.
- •Arsenal plans to resist offers unless extraordinary numbers are presented.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal place €90 million valuation on player wanted by Chelsea
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal not ruling out the departure of Real Madrid-linked midfielder
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal star wanted by Real Madrid in surprise move
"Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from Arsenal, with Chelsea and Real Madrid reportedly showing serious interest in signing the midfielder.The Gunners believe they have one of the best...
"Martin Zubimendi was a player that Real Madrid held an interest in last summer, but ended up moving to Arsenal from Real Sociedad.The Spanish midfielder became an important player for Mikel Arteta dur...
"Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi Stance Clear as Real Madrid Revisit Midfield InterestArsenal have no intention of encouraging a Martin Zubimendi exit this summer, despite renewed interest from Real Madri...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:00 PMArsenal 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.The Gunners believe they have one of the best...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:05 PMArsenal not ruling out the departure of Real Madrid-linked midfielder
Martin Zubimendi was a player that Real Madrid held an interest in last summer, but ended up moving to Arsenal from Real Sociedad.The Spanish midfielder became an important player for Mikel Arteta dur...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:05 AMReport: Arsenal star wanted by Real Madrid in surprise move
Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi Stance Clear as Real Madrid Revisit Midfield InterestArsenal have no intention of encouraging a Martin Zubimendi exit this summer, despite renewed interest from Real Madri...
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