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Chelsea named as one of three teams interested in £60m January move for Premier League winner

Chelsea are one of three teams being most strongly linked to Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal ahead of a potential January move. If you enjoy Talk…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:09 PM

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Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in a January move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal is reportedly seeking a permanent deal to recoup at least the £60m they paid for the midfielder.
Arsenal intends to fund a move for a new winger by selling the Spain international.

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Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid have been identified as potential suitors for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January transfer window. According to a report by Miguel Delaney of the Independent, the former Real Sociedad player is reportedly up for sale as Arsenal seeks to recoup at least the £60m fee paid in 2025.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly favors Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes, and Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, prompting the club to consider a permanent sale to fund the signing of a new winger. Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, could reportedly consider Zubimendi as an upgrade to their central midfield options.

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