Atletico Madrid target Martin Zubimendi

Atletico Madrid have identified Arsenal and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, as a potential target for the upcoming January transfer window. Meanwhile, the futures of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino at Arsenal remain uncertain as the club aims to manage its finances.

Despite these potential exits, Arsenal are making notable progress in securing new contracts for key players. Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 27, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 25, and England midfielder Declan Rice, 27, are all expected to finalise their new agreements before January.

Elsewhere, Leeds United intend to accelerate negotiations to extend the contract of 29-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin until 2030. Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen, 24, is nearing a contract extension of his own.

Everton are reportedly among the European clubs monitoring Flamengo's 26-year-old Brazil winger Samuel Lino. Furthermore, Manchester United and Liverpool are showing interest in Juventus' 26-year-old Italy defender Andrea Cambiaso.

Barcelona have shown interest in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, but the 30-year-old German international is not looking to move, and the German champions do not intend to let him leave. Bayern Munich are also preparing for the potential retirement of 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at the end of this season.

To address the goalkeeper situation, the Bundesliga club is considering Schalke 04's Lorius Karius, 33, and Fulham's Bernd Leno, 34, as potential back-up options alongside 23-year-old Jonas Urbig. Finally, Napoli are planning a move for 21-year-old Portuguese striker Gustavo Varela, who currently plays for Monza.