Atletico Madrid are eyeing a shock January move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, according to reports in Spain – and two more Gunners stars apparently could also be on their way out.
Barcelona-based newspaper Sport claims the 27-year-old Spain international has emerged as a potential target for the La Liga club ahead of the winter window.
Sport regularly links Premier League players with moves to Spanish clubs.
Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2025 and has been a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s midfield since his arrival in north London.
Arsenal triggered his release clause, reported to be worth £51m, to sign him.
He is not the only Arsenal player whose future is being questioned in the Spanish media.
Madrid-based AS reports that the futures of striker Viktor Gyokeres and midfielder Mikel Merino could also be in doubt as the Gunners look to balance their finances.
Sweden international Gyokeres arrived from Sporting Lisbon in 2025, while Spain midfielder Merino joined from Real Sociedad a year earlier.
Merino scored the extra-time winner against Germany in the quarter-finals as Spain went on to win Euro 2024.
Arsenal have spent heavily on their squad in recent transfer windows, and it is claimed they may need to raise funds to keep their books in order.
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