EPL: Arsenal inform Chelsea of Martin Zubimendi's price tag ahead of January transfer window

Ahead of the January transfer window, Arsenal have made it known to Chelsea and potential suitors that they will request a minimum of £60 million to sell midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The player's position at Arsenal has slipped under new manager Mikel Arteta. Although he began the season on a high note, Zubimendi's importance declined towards the end of the previous campaign and has been further curtailed this season following the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes.

Arteta now favors a midfield duo of Guimaraes and Declan Rice, with Myles Lewis-Skelly also being a viable option, leaving Zubimendi with limited game time. The player has accrued only 380 minutes across 12 matches in all competitions this season. According to The Independent, Arsenal's intent to sign a new forward in January may hinge on a significant sale, and Zubimendi would be a prime candidate for a move, although the Gunners would aim to recoup the £60m they paid for him 16 months ago.

Chelsea will need to contend with the likes of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad for Zubimendi's signature.