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Arsenal Ponder Player ‘Swap’ Deal That Could Unlock Move For TWO Forwards Worth A Combined £150M

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:24 PM
Arsenal Ponder Player ‘Swap’ Deal That Could Unlock Move For TWO Forwards Worth A Combined £150M
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal are considering offering Martin Zubimendi in a swap deal to sign Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena.
  • The proposed permanent transfer structure could free up future funds for Arsenal to target Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi.
  • Atletico Madrid reportedly value Baena at around £67m, while Arsenal value Zubimendi at approximately £60m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal are considering offering Martin Zubimendi in a potential swap deal for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena, according to The Independent. The proposed transfer could help the Gunners secure Baena while freeing up funds for a future move for Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi. Atletico reportedly value Baena at approximately £67m, closely matching the £60m Arsenal originally paid for Zubimendi.

While a permanent deal for Baena could happen early in the new year, Bournemouth are expected to keep Kroupi until the summer. The 20-year-old French forward is anticipated to command a fee exceeding £83.5m, bringing the combined value of both forward targets to over £150m.

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