Real Madrid urged to give Arsenal a €70m problem

Real Madrid have been told to enquire about one of Arsenal's high-profile stars.

Football Transfers

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 6:48 AM

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Pundit Dani Garrido urged Real Madrid to enquire about signing Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Zubimendi has started just once this season after falling behind Bruno Guimaraes and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Any potential permanent transfer would test Arsenal's resolve following their initial €70m investment.

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Real Madrid have been urged to pursue Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi following his lack of regular playing time under Mikel Arteta. Pundit Dani Garrido claimed on Cadena SER that the Spanish club should enquire about a transfer for the 27-year-old, describing him as an ideal option for manager Jose Mourinho as early as January.

Zubimendi has struggled for minutes behind Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes, and Myles Lewis-Skelly, starting only once this season in a Carabao Cup tie against Ipswich. The report notes that an offer exceeding Arsenal's initial €70m investment could force the Premier League side into a major transfer decision.

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