Mikel Arteta found another central midfielder in LaLiga (photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Arsenal is looking at Pablo Barrios de l’Atletico Madrid as a potential alternative if they do not reach an agreement for Martin Zubimendi this summer.
Zubimendi, who is expected to join Mikel Arteta in the 2025 summer transfer window, has already agreed on a four -year contract with Arsenal, Has been reported.
The young man, 26, will see that his salary increases significantly in the event that the movement passes, but he is believed to seek guarantees on issues beyond football before the end of the transfer.
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Given the uncertainty that surrounds the Zubimendi movement, Arsenal is exploring other options in case they are lost in international Spain.
One of these options is Barrios, thinking that Arsenal is ready to compete for the signing of the Madrid Atlético midfielder at the end of this year, for Tbrfootball.
Chelsea has also shown interest in the Barrios In the midst of current injury problems with Romeo Lavia. However, Blues are likely to focus on the discharge of players before making new signings this summer.
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Barrios has been a prominent performer of Atlético Madrid this season, making 27 appearances in all competitions until 2024-25. The Summer Signature Conor Gallagher has struggled to get an initial place in the middle field due to the strong form of Barrios.
Both Thomas Partey and Jorginho will come out when their contracts expire at the end of June, Arteta wants to bring a new central midfielder. The Gunners are also aimed at Espanyol’s goal, Joan Garcia, at the end of the Atlético Club, Nico Williams, and Alexander Isak in Newcastle United or at the Benjamin Sesko in Newcastle United or the RB Leipzig.
