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Chelsea ‘eye Martin Zubimendi transfer in January’ after Arsenal knocked back summer bid from Xabi Alonso

CHELSEA are reportedly lining up a January transfer swoop for Martin Zubimendi. The Blues are looking for midfield reinforcements after letting Enzo Fernandez move to Manchester City late in the summer window. One of the names Xabi Alonso showed an…

By Mitchell Hall · The Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a January transfer approach for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rejected Chelsea's summer bid for the 27-year-old midfielder.
Zubimendi has played only 100 Premier League minutes across nine substitute appearances this season.

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Chelsea are reportedly planning a January transfer move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Blues, managed by Xabi Alonso, are seeking midfield reinforcements after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City late in the summer window. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta previously rejected Chelsea's summer approach for the 27-year-old Spanish international.

According to The Independent, Chelsea may test Arsenal's resolve again because Zubimendi has played only 100 Premier League minutes this season. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly monitoring Zubimendi, who saw limited action despite Arteta calling him an essential part of Arsenal's squad.

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Chelsea ‘eye Martin Zubimendi transfer in January’ after Arsenal knocked back summer bid from Xabi Alonso

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