Diego Simeone 'dreaming' of January transfer move for £60m Arsenal star
Atletico Madrid is reportedly interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi during the January transfer window. The player has seen limited playing time this season, prompting speculation about a potential move to Spain.
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Transfer rumors involving high-profile players reflect the competitive nature of European football and the strategic squad adjustments made by top clubs mid-season.
Atletico Madrid are on the hunt for a central midfielder this winter (Picture: Getty)
Atletico Madrid are plotting an ambitious January transfer move for out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, according to reports in Spain.
Zubimendi helped bring Arsenal’s painful 22-year wait for a Premier League title to an end last season, making 34 starts across the top-flight campaign while racking up five goals and an assist.
The 27-year-old was also instrumental in the Champions League as the Gunners progressed to the final for just the second time in the club’s history, only to lose on penalties to PSG in the final.
However, a combination of injury problems, Myles Lewis-Skelly’s resurgence in central midfield and the high-profile summer arrival of Bruno Guimaraes have seen Zubimendi slide down the pecking order in north London.
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