Chelsea plan new attempt to sign Zubimendi in January

Chelsea are planning a new attempt to sign Spanish midfielder Martín Zubimendi from Arsenal during the upcoming winter transfer window, as the team needs to bolster their midfield following Enzo Fernández's departure to Manchester City at the end of the summer transfer window.

According to "The Sun", Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso previously attempted to sign Martín Zubimendi last summer, but his efforts were rejected by Mikel Arteta, who insisted on keeping the player, emphasizing his importance to the team despite a decrease in his appearances.

The Independent reported, citing The Sun, that Chelsea may renew their interest in the player in January, having only participated in 100 minutes in the Premier League this season, across nine substitute appearances. Zubimendi is also attracting interest from Real Madrid and Atlético.

Alonso had been close to signing Lamine Camara, a player from AS Monaco, to compensate for the departure of Fernández, but the deal stumbled at the last moment, leaving Chelsea in need of bolstering their midfield.