Bayern Munich will not pursue Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the January transfer window, according to Christian Falk, who points to the cost involved and a lack of room in the squad. Zubimendi, meanwhile, has said he is patient about his reduced playing time at Arsenal. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Zubimendi’s price and Bayern’s crowded midfield close door on January
Writing in his CF Bayern Insider column, Christian Falk said Bayern will stay out of the market for Zubimendi this winter, stating: “Bayern admire Zubimendi but they won’t go for him in the January transfer window.” He added that the player would be very expensive and that the club are searching in other positions.
The interest is not new. Falk said Zubimendi was on Bayern’s list before his move to the Premier League, that the club were scouting him and that there were talks, but it ultimately was not a match. He also sees no room in Vincent Kompany’s squad for another midfielder right now.
Zubimendi has lost ground in Arsenal’s midfield, with Mikel Arteta favouring Myles Lewis-Skelly at the end of last season and then signing Bruno Guimaraes in the summer. The 27-year-old Spain international has also been linked with Atletico Madrid by talkSPORT, though Falk’s information suggests Bayern will not be involved in January.
Speaking to Marca, as quoted and translated by the Metro, Zubimendi played down any talk of leaving. He said Arteta explained the plan to him at the start of the season, with new signings arriving and playing time for everyone. “I’m calm and happy with how I’m handling this situation,” he added.
Zubimendi described himself as patient. He said the reverse situation applied last year, when he played practically everything, so he believes his position can change very quickly. He also rates Arsenal among the five best teams in Europe, with new signings in his position adding to the competition for minutes.
