Overview
- Reports this week say Alonso has told Chelsea to explore signing Martín Zubimendi from Arsenal, with Spanish outlet Fichajes citing Chelsea writer Si Phillips.
- Arsenal regard Zubimendi as a key player and sources say the club will only consider selling for an exceptional offer.
- Zubimendi played 57 games last season, helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final, and is valued at around €75 million.
- Squad dynamics that fuel Chelsea’s interest include the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Arsenal’s reported pursuit of Bruno Guimarães, which could cut Zubimendi’s playing time.
- Any move would likely require a large fee and could be influenced by Alonso’s prior pursuit of Zubimendi and the selling points of working under a Basque coach and reduced European load at Chelsea.