Real Madrid closely monitoring Zubimendi's 'disappearance'

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The Real Madrid transfer market once again has reasons to monitor the situation of Martín Zubimendi, who has lost importance at Arsenal during the start of the 2026-2027 season. The Spanish midfielder, 27 years old, has only played 89 minutes in the first six matchdays of the Premier League and is now awaiting the evolution of an injury suffered during training.

Martín Zubimendi losing ground in Mikel Arteta's plans

The beginning of the season has changed the scenario for the Spanish international in London. After a first season with a prominent role, Zubimendi has only started in one of the eight matches played by Arsenal until October 10, and it was in the Carabao Cup against Ipswich Town, playing as a right-back.

The competition in midfield explains part of his decrease in playing time. Bruno Guimarães, signed by Arsenal for around 87 million euros, scored in the wins against Sunderland and Leeds United after coming off the bench. Those goals have strengthened his position in Mikel Arteta's rotation, while Zubimendi has been pushed aside.

The coach had already warned last season about the need to manage the physical load on the Spaniard, who played 55 matches. However, the current issue is not just about rest: the Brazilian is taking advantage of his opportunities, and the holding midfielder position no longer seems reserved for Zubimendi.

🚨 Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal lost Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapié due to injury. "We had a training session after the game for the players who did not have enough minutes. In two very unfortunate actions, we lost two players". https://t.co/iAHbEPnaKn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2026

Real Madrid watches for a possible market opportunity

The situation could bring the midfielder back into Real Madrid's agenda, which had shown interest before he signed with Arsenal in July 2025. However, available information does not confirm a white offer or open discussions with the English club.

The deal would require a complex negotiation. Arsenal brought in Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for close to 70 million euros and signed him until 2030. Therefore, a hypothetical departure would depend on both the London club's stance and the player's willingness.

In the summer of 2026, the Spanish player's name resurfaced in discussions about possible midfield reinforcements for Real Madrid, but that does not equate to a decision to sign him. The Spanish club has also tracked other young profiles for that position, so there are not enough indications to consider Zubimendi a confirmed priority.

An injury postpones any assessment of his future

On October 12, Arteta confirmed that Zubimendi and Piero Hincapié had suffered physical problems during a session after the match against Leeds. Arsenal needed to conduct further tests on both to determine the extent of the injuries and recovery time; the midfielder was ruled out for the next European fixture against Lille.

His recovery and the minutes he receives upon returning will be key factors in assessing if his situation changes in the upcoming weeks. Real Madrid can keep tabs on him, but any steps towards a signing will rely on the interest turning into a concrete initiative and Arsenal being willing to negotiate.

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