Atlético Madrid ‘in the race’ to sign Arsenal star in January

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La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are keeping a close eye on the situation of Arsenal star Martín Zubimendi. This comes amid the understanding that the midfielder could be on the move following the turn of the year.

Spanish international Zubimendi has for his part endured a difficult opening to the new campaign in England’s capital.

En route to Arsenal taking their place back atop the Premier League table, the 27-year-old has been afforded just over 100 minutes of game time, spread across seven substitute appearances.

Amid stiff competition for places in Mikel Arteta’s engine room ranks, Zubimendi has therefore been tipped for a mid-season Gunners departure.

And as alluded to above, one club ready to pounce in the case of the midfielder becoming available are Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid.

As per a report from Diario AS:

‘Zubimendi could leave Arsenal in the upcoming transfer windows, according to RNE, and AS was able to confirm Atlético Madrid are in the race to sign him.’

Conor Laird – GSFN