Zubimendi in Real Madrid's crosshairs after Guimaraes deal
The midfielder returns as a Madrid target after being sidelined at Arsenal, but the Londoners demand €80 million.
Rodri's refusal to join Real Madrid seemed to close the door on midfielder reinforcements. However, a Premier League move has reopened the possibility.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, leaving Martín Zubimendi in a complicated position. The 27-year-old Spaniard arrived last summer for around €70 million but a knee injury derailed his progress, leaving him with limited playing time at the Gunners.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid were already interested in the international midfielder a year ago when he was at Real Sociedad, but arrived too late. They now have a chance to try again, though facing two obstacles: Arsenal won't sell for less than €80 million and Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso backing him, are also in the race.
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