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Zubimendi denies being close to an Atlético de Madrid move
Arsenal want €70–75 million, and Uría sees a winter loan as the only viable route
Martín Zubimendi denies exit rumours in MARCA
Zubimendi tells MARCA he has not spoken to anyone and asks the press for more respect. Rubén Uría confirms there is no offer and no talks, and that the only option would be a loan, though he is unsure whether Arsenal would agree to one.
Rubén Uría says there is nothing serious between Atlético de Madrid and Martín Zubimendi. There is interest, because he is a top player whose situation at Arsenal is not a good one, but there has been no offer, no movement and no club-to-club talks.
It did not take long to hear from the player himself. Speaking to the newspaper MARCA, Martín insisted he has not been in contact with anyone. He expressed surprise at the press, asked for more care and respect towards him and the team he plays for, and lamented the messages he receives because of stories like this, which are often quickly forgotten when they turn out to be untrue.
Uría sums up that Zubimendi is essentially saying he is not close to joining anyone and has not agreed anything. He does not know whether the midfielder will end up at Atleti, but he stands by his information: there is no offer and no talks. He adds a key detail: Arsenal are asking for between €70 million and €75 million, so Atlético de Madrid's only option would be a loan in the winter window, and he doubts the English club would be willing to let him go on those terms.