Arsenal eye Madrid's Tchouameni and Sociedad's Martín Zubimendi as potential midfield targets

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by ESPN

Arsenal have identified Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as potential midfield targets, per Calciomercato.

It is reported that the Gunners are keen to add to their midfield options, as Mikel Arteta eyes another Premier League title challenge. Whilst it is understood that Tchouameni is the priority for the North London club, Zubimendi could offer an alternative to Arsenal, who have focused on adding quality to their midfield over the past 12 months, resulting in Declan Rice's move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer.

However, there could be further changes in midfield for Arsenal in January, with Jorginho and Thomas Partey both heavily linked with moves away from the Premier League giants, who could allow for Arteta to land targets of his own.

One of those targets is reported to be Tchouameni. The 23-year-old has played an important role for Real Madrid this season, often being deployed as a centre-back. However, he could be open to a move away from Los Blancos, where he can expect to switch back to his more familiar position of midfield.

In the case of Zubimendi, Arsenal are unlikely to be the only Premier League club interested, with reports linking Manchester United to the 24-year-old. The Gunners are long-term admirers of Zubimendi, having attempted to strike a deal during the summer for the 24-year-old, though a deal never materialised.