November 10
A Transfer Dance Between Madrid and London
Diego Simeone has not given up hope of bolstering Atlético Madrid’s midfield with a high-profile signing. He has identified the Spaniard Martín Zubimendi—currently with Arsenal—as a potential target ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window, looking to capitalize on the player’s diminished role within the English side.
Citing a Spanish radio station, a French website reported that Mateu Alemany believes Atlético Madrid’s squad still requires reinforcements, pinpointing Zubimendi as an intriguing option to strengthen the midfield.
The former Real Sociedad player has lost his spot in Arsenal’s starting lineup recently, making him open to a departure in search of more playing time. He has also drawn interest from other clubs, including Real Madrid, which had been monitoring him until quite recently.
Zubimendi is highly regarded by Simeone, who views him as a significant addition to the midfield and hopes to harness his potential alongside Pablo Barrios. However, securing the signing will not be easy, given the expected competition from several other European clubs.
In a related development, the Spanish radio station touched upon the future of Julián Álvarez—who was linked to Arsenal during the last summer transfer window—suggesting the possibility of moves involving both players, whether through a joint transfer or even a potential swap deal. Nevertheless, the scenario of a swap deal involving Zubimendi and Álvarez remains a remote possibility for now, though it could still hold some surprises in the transfer market.
