Arsenal Decides on Martin Zubimendi's Transfer Amid Real Madrid's Interest

ARSENAL reportedly have no intention of selling Martin Zubimendi to Real Madrid this summer.

The Euros and World Cup winner, 27, only landed in North London last year and featured in every single Premier League game as became champions in his debut season.

tried to beat the Gunners to Zubimendi last summer but there was no going back on the £51million deal Arsenal had struck with Real Sociedad by the time Los Blancos attempted to hijack it.

Real are said to have one year on.

But according to football.london , wants him to be part of his bid to win back-to-back titles.

It is understood that Zubimendi, as with most other Arsenal players, would be attainable for the right price.

But it could take something astronomical to prise him away from the champions, and from a manager who wants him to stay.

Zubimendi’s starting spot could be under threat this season following the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.

is a guaranteed starter in the midfield three when fit, and ousting skipper could be a tough ask. Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman are also in the mix.

If Arteta gets his wish and Zubimendi sticks around as a rotation option, could, in theory, be pushed closer to the exit door.

and have both been to sign the Hale End academy graduate, who can play at left-back or in midfield.

But with Arteta stacked in both departments, the £60m-rated 19-year-old may soon be on the move.