Chelsea Consider Move for Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi

Chelsea are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of the winter transfer window and could move to make an offer in January. According to a report by Miguel Delaney of The Independent, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are also interested in the player.

Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad for £60 million in the summer of 2025 and started as a regular before his involvement decreased as competition in midfield intensified. Mikel Arteta has recently favoured Bruno Guimarães and Declan Rice, with Myles Lewis-Skelly another option.

Arteta considers Zubimendi an important part of his squad, while Arsenal are expected to ask for at least £60 million to approve his departure. The article says the club could use the proceeds to fund its signings, as Arteta wants to add a quick, direct winger.

The article argues that Chelsea need more options in midfield and presents Zubimendi as a player Xabi Alonso favours, noting the manager’s previous interest in signing him and the possibility of a renewed attempt in January.