Ahead of the January transfer window, Arsenal have informed Chelsea and other interested parties that they will demand at least £60 million to part ways with midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners made the offer clear, setting a minimum valuation that they believe reflects the player's current market worth.
Zubimendi has seen his influence decline significantly since manager Mikel Arteta took charge. Although the midfielder had a promising start, his prominence diminished towards the end of last season and has been further restricted this term following the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. Arteta now primarily favours a midfield pairing of Guimaraes and Declan Rice, with Myles Lewis-Skelly also available as an alternative option, leaving Zubimendi with limited playing time.
According to reports from The Independent, Arsenal's interest in signing a new forward in January may hinge on a major sale, and Zubimendi would be an obvious candidate to be moved on. However, the club would want to recoup at least the £60 million they paid for him 16 months ago when he joined from Real Sociedad.
The report further noted that Chelsea will have to compete against formidable clubs such as Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad for the chance to sign Zubimendi's signature.