Mourinho Targets Arsenal Midfielder Zubimendi

New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has approved a move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with the Spanish giants reigniting their long-standing interest in the 27-year-old, according to TEAMtalk.

Zubimendi joined Arsenal last summer for €65 million from Real Sociedad and played a key role in his first season, but his minutes dwindled toward the end of the campaign—starting only once in Arsenal’s final matches, including the Champions League final, with Myles Lewis-Skelly preferred in midfield.

With Bruno Guimaraes now arriving at the Emirates, Zubimendi’s representatives have held discussions with Arsenal to assess his standing under Mikel Arteta. TEAMtalk understands the club would be open to letting him leave for the right offer.

Real Madrid, who had previously targeted Manchester City’s Rodri (now closing in on a Barcelona move), see Zubimendi as an experienced anchor for Mourinho’s midfield. Contact has been made, and sources indicate the player would welcome a move to Madrid.

The deal’s feasibility hinges on Arsenal’s valuation and whether Madrid meet it. The Spanish club also view Zubimendi as a potential replacement for Eduardo Camavinga, who has been told he can leave this summer.