Arsenal’s £51m Midfielder Eyed By Madrid: Should Arteta Cash In?

Spanish outlet Sport reports that Real Madrid are closely monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of a potential permanent move in summer 2027. The 27-year-old Spain international joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad for around £51 million in 2025 on a contract running through 2030, but he has struggled for playing time with zero Premier League starts this season under manager Mikel Arteta.

Vital Arsenal argues that the club should not sell Zubimendi in January due to demanding fixtures across multiple competitions. While Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Mikel Merino currently sit ahead of him in midfield, the outlet suggests a permanent transfer would only make sense by summer 2027 if Real Madrid submit an offer matching Arsenal's original fee.