Atletico linked with Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi in Tuesday transfer gossip

On Tuesday 9 November 2026, BBC Sport's transfer gossip column reported Atletico Madrid among clubs interested in Arsenal and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27. The same column also covered contract talks at Leeds over Dominic Calvert-Lewin and transfer interest surrounding Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, has been identified as a potential January target for Atletico Madrid, according to Sport (in Spanish). The column added that the futures of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino at Arsenal could be uncertain as the club seeks to balance its finances.

Leeds United plan to intensify discussions to extend England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's deal with the club until 2030, with the player described as 29 years old. The report frames the move as a club-led effort to secure the forward on a longer-term contract.

Aston Villa are reported to be close to confirming a contract extension for Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, who is 24. Separately, Everton are named among several European clubs showing interest in Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, 26.

Manchester United and Liverpool are both linked with 26-year-old Italy and Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso. Barcelona have registered interest in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, 30, but Sky Sports Germany reports Bayern do not intend to sell and that the German international is not considering a transfer.

Bayern Munich face potential goalkeeping contingency planning after reports that Manuel Neuer, 40, could retire at the end of the season; the club are said to be weighing moves for Schalke 04's Lorius Karius, 33, and Fulham's Bernd Leno, 34, as possible back-up options to Jonas Urbig, 23. These names are listed as alternatives should Neuer step away.

Napoli are reported to be plotting a move for Gustavo Varela, a 21-year-old Portuguese striker currently at Monza who has attracted interest from a number of clubs, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian).

Arsenal are also said to have made significant progress on new contracts for Martin Odegaard, 27, Jurrien Timber, 25, and Declan Rice, 27, with all three agreements reported to be on course to be finalised before January.