Zubimendi: Arsenal Open to Sale as Atlético Madrid Circle
Arsenal could sell Martín Zubimendi as Atlético Madrid show interest. The Spaniard has just 380 minutes this season and the Gunners want €60M back.
Martín Zubimendi's future at Arsenal is suddenly up for debate. According to AS, the Premier League club could be prepared to let the Spanish midfielder go in one of the upcoming transfer windows, with Atlético Madrid eager to bring him back to LaLiga.
A drop in game time
Zubimendi, who moved to north London from Real Sociedad, has slipped out of Arsenal's regular starting line-up this season. The numbers underline how far his role has shrunk: he has featured in 12 matches but collected only 380 minutes in total, a modest return for a player who arrived with high expectations.
Arsenal want their money back
Should a sale happen, Arsenal are hoping to recoup the €60M they invested in the midfielder. The good relationship between the Gunners and Atlético Madrid is also seen as a factor that could smooth the way in any negotiations. For now, however, no official bid or agreement has been reported, and the situation remains at the stage of press reports.
A return to Spain with Atlético would be one of the more eye-catching moves of the transfer market, but much will depend on Arsenal's plans for their midfield and on whether any offer meets their valuation.
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