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Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta set for second Real Madrid transfer battle with '77m price set'

Arsenal are set for a busy few weeks in the transfer window with Martin Zubimendi's future uncertain following Bruno Guimaraes' arrival over the weekend

[Mikel Arteta]

Mikel Arteta's transfer plans may be forced to change

Arsenal face a fascinating few weeks in the transfer market as the new season approaches. Mikel Arteta's team will be looking to sustain their form next campaign after clinching the Premier League crown and coming heartbreakingly close to Champions League success.

Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal's marquee signing of the summer, put pen-to-paper on a deal over the weekend - but his signing has raised doubts about Martin Zubimendi's prospects at the Emirates Stadium.

The Spain midfielder joined from Real Sociedad last summer but now faces competition from Guimaraes and compatriot Mikel Merino for a consistent spot alongside Declan Rice. Here, Daily Star Sport looks at the biggest transfer tales surrounding the Gunners.

Arsenal face Real Madrid transfer twist

[Martin Zubimendi with the World Cup trophy]

Martin Zubimendi was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad this summer(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

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Arsenal could be heading for another possible transfer battle with Real Madrid amid speculation regarding Zubimendi's destiny. The Gunners recently chased Los Blancos winger Vinicius Junior before he penned fresh terms and the sides may shortly be vying for another star.

Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claims that Madrid could look to exploit Zubimendi's "uncertain" situation at Arsenal following the Guimaraes acquisition

The La Liga heavyweights seem destined to miss out on Manchester City's Rodri and may therefore shift their attention to the Gunners' midfielder. Mundo Deportivo suggests Arsenal would demand at least 77m for the player.

Arsenal stance on forward's future emerges

[Gabriel Martinelli could leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window]

Gabriel Martinelli could leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images))

Arsenal have made their position on Gabriel Martinelli crystal clear after receiving an enquiry from Galatasaray for the Brazilian attacker. The 25-year-old found the net 11 times across all competitions last term but managed just one in the Premier League.

According to football.london, Martinelli remains firmly in Arteta's thinking. Nevertheless, the club's chase for Vinicius has put rival clubs on alert regarding his potential availability.

The Gunners are unlikely to green-light his move to the Turkish outfit while they're still on the hunt for a headline signing. However, should such a player come through the door, it could potentially pave the way for an exit.

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