Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGiveMeSportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Arsenal Must Hold Real Madrid to £77m Zubimendi Ransom
Arteta benched a star midfielder in the Community Shield, and a £77m sale may be wise.
Martín Zubimendi
player
Player
Martin Zubimendi
Reported fee
£77m
Linked club
Real Madrid
What happened. GiveMeSport reports that Arsenal must hold Real Madrid to a £77m ransom for Martin Zubimendi, with Arteta benching a star midfielder in the Community Shield.
- Arteta benched one of his star midfielders in the Community Shield.
- A sale before the end of the window may not be a bad idea.
The story suggests Arsenal could cash in on Zubimendi before the transfer window closes.
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