Xabi Alonso urges Chelsea to pursue Arsenal midfielder Zubimendi
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Xabi Alonso has advised Chelsea to consider signing Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, whom he has long admired. Alonso previously coached Zubimendi at Real Sociedad B and sees him as a potential addition amidst ongoing squad changes. Zubimendi, 27, has faced reduced favor at Arsenal, missing pivotal matches in the Champions League. As Arsenal moves to secure a new signing in Bruno Guimaraes, the club may be open to offers for Zubimendi, who joined for £51m last summer. Alonso's interest is currently exploratory, as Chelsea contemplates midfield adjustments.
- •Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to explore a deal for Martin Zubimendi.
- •Zubimendi struggled for playing time at Arsenal, especially in key matches.
- •Chelsea has recently signed Jordan Henderson, adding to their midfield options.
- •Arsenal is close to signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.
- •Alonso has a prior connection with Zubimendi from coaching at Real Sociedad.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso tells Chelsea to explore deal for Arsenal midfielder Zubimendi
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Exclusive claims Chelsea new midfielder target gets green light from Xabi Alonso
"Xabi Alonso has told Chelsea he wants the club to explore an ambitious deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimeni.Alonso is a long-term admirer of Zubimendi, who came through the Real Sociedad ac...
"Martin Zubimendi is a Chelsea target according to recent rumours, with Xabi Alonso pushing for the Arsenal midfielder.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:50 AMAlonso tells Chelsea to explore deal for Arsenal midfielder Zubimendi
Xabi Alonso has told Chelsea he wants the club to explore an ambitious deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimeni.Alonso is a long-term admirer of Zubimendi, who came through the Real Sociedad ac...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:45 AMExclusive claims Chelsea new midfielder target gets green light from Xabi Alonso
Martin Zubimendi is a Chelsea target according to recent rumours, with Xabi Alonso pushing for the Arsenal midfielder.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferr...
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