Arsenal Set £77m Zubimendi Price as Martinelli Future Hangs on Marquee Signing

Arsenal are navigating a busy transfer window with several key decisions still to be made before the deadline, both in terms of arrivals and potential departures.

The Gunners have already added depth to their attacking options with Christos Tzolis arriving from Club Brugge, while the £75 million signing of Bruno Guimaraes has reinforced midfield. On the way out, Leandro Trossard has joined Besiktas and Christian Norgaard has moved to Everton. The Guimaraes deal, though, has triggered wider questions — most pointedly around Martin Zubimendi and what it means for his place in Mikel Arteta’s setup.

Real Madrid Circle Zubimendi as Arsenal Hold Firm on £77m Valuation

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid are monitoring Zubimendi’s situation at the Emirates following the Guimaraes signing. The La Liga side appear set to miss out on Manchester City‘s Rodri and could shift focus toward the Arsenal midfielder as an alternative. Chelsea are also reported to be tracking the 27-year-old.

Zubimendi arrived from Real Sociedad last summer in a £55m deal, with Arsenal reportedly beating Madrid to his signature. Since then he has had a standout 12 months, contributing to both a Premier League title and a World Cup win with Spain. He started 34 league matches under Arteta last season.

With Guimaraes now in the picture alongside Mikel Merino and Declan Rice, the competition for midfield minutes has intensified sharply. Should any club come calling, Arsenal are understood to want a minimum of £77m — a significant premium on what they paid just 12 months ago.

Martinelli Stays Put Unless a Marquee Arrival Changes the Equation

Galatasaray have made an approach for Gabriel Martinelli, but Arsenal’s response has been direct: the Brazilian is not for sale to the Turkish club at this stage. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals across all competitions last term, though just one came in the Premier League.

Football.london understands Martinelli remains in Arteta’s plans. The club’s pursuit of Vinicius Junior earlier in the window did alert other sides to the possibility that his position on the left flank could open up, yet the current stance is clear — no departure while Arsenal are still targeting a marquee forward. If that signing materialises, the situation could shift.

Tzolis’ arrival has added immediate competition on the left. The £34m winger has impressed during pre-season and his presence gives Arteta genuine options in wide areas.

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With the window still open and both Zubimendi’s future and the forward search unresolved, this is a critical period for Arsenal’s squad planning. Follow TipsGG for the latest developments as the deadline approaches.