$80 million for Marc Pubill

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**Arsenal** is preparing a formal offer of **80 million euros** to sign **Marc Pubill**, a 23-year-old central defender from **[Atlético de Madrid](https://www.fichajes.net/en/noticias/linea-cuatro-5-3-2-mapa-tactico-atletico-20260813.html)**, in this summer transfer market. The decision lies with Diego Pablo Simeone.

The English club's board has contacted the Madrid board to replace the injured William Saliba, but the response from Atleti has been clear in rejecting the sale of the Spanish international, who has a contract in the capital until **June 2030**.

🚨🇪🇸 JUST IN: Arsenal approached Atlético Madrid for Marc Pubill, but the club REFUSED to listen to any offer whatsoever.

The player, who feels COMMITTED, to the project, club, and fans, is now considered one of the major assets on which Atlético Madrid intend to build their… pic.twitter.com/Pz0VLxv5Ci

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 13, 2026

Reasons why Arsenal is looking to sign Marc Pubill

The British sports management initiated a market search ordered by Mikel Arteta after William Saliba's injury. According to Fabrizio Romano, the London team explored the transfer feasibility to bring in Pubill as an immediate performance solution in defense.

The 23-year-old defender joined the Atletico team in **July 2025** and has a market value of **35 million euros** on Transfermarkt. After playing **35 matches** and scoring **1 goal** last season, his value also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United.

Atlético de Madrid's rotation following the English offer rejection

As reported by the newspaper *As*, the Atleti board informed **Arsenal** that Pubill is non-transferable and is a central part of their sports project. Despite recently signing Cuti Romero for **40 million euros**, Diego Simeone considers the homegrown player essential, a decision that leaves José María Giménez's future uncertain.

The Spanish international has **3 caps** for the Spanish national team after winning the World Cup this summer. The Madrid leadership will not negotiate his departure below his release clause, remaining firm in not entertaining any Premier League offers.

Arsenal will evaluate this August 2026 weekend whether to make a final offer reaching the **80 million euros** set by their board. If Atletico Madrid's board remains resolute in their refusal, Arsenal will shift their focus to other alternatives in the Premier League before August 25 to fill the defensive gap identified by Mikel Arteta.

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