Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi continues to attract transfer interest from across Europe as he fights for adequate playing time in North London.
According to AS, Atletico Madrid are in the race to bring the former Real Sociedad star back to La Liga in the January transfer window.
Zubimendi has endured restricted playing time with the Gunners this campaign, with all seven of his Premier League appearances coming off the bench.
The 27-year-old joined Arsenal in 2025 and he was one of the regular fixtures in Arteta's squad that helped the Gunners end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
Atletico Madrid join Zubimendi pursuit
Atletico Madrid are eyeing a January swoop for Zubimendi as his future at the Emirates Stadium reportedly looks uncertain.
The Spanish club are said to be counting on their good relationship with Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, who left the Spanish capital a year ago, to get a deal over the line.
He joined the Gunners for a reported £55.8m fee and still has three years left on his contract.
The arrival of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in the summer has limited Zubimendi's playing time and it is unclear if he would be released on loan or permanently in the upcoming transfer window.
Arsenal's transfer situation ahead of January
The Gunners spent around £194m in the 2026 summer transfer window but they are faced with renewal talks for key players.
Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Merino and Zubimendi are reportedly being considered for sale in order to bolster the finances of the North London club.
Arsenal have made a strong start to the 2026-27 season, leading the Premier League table after 10 games and they are also aiming to secure the future of their key starters.
TEAMtalk further reports that Arsenal are close to finalising long-term contracts for Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Justin Timber who have starred in Arteta's team this campaign.
