Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.
Atletico Madrid have opened preliminary discussions to sign Almeria midfielder Stefan Dzodic as the Spanish capital club begin planning their recruitment ahead of next summer's transfer window. The 21-year-old Serbia international is protected by a €40 million (£33m/$45m) release clause and a long-term deal running until June 2032.
Manchester United have joined the race alongside European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Liverpool to monitor Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios ahead of the 2027 transfer windows. Old Trafford officials made an initial enquiry for the 23-year-old Spain international after watching him score against them in Europe recently.
Harry Kane has confirmed that he is on the verge of signing a new contract with Bayern Munich, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The England captain, fresh from being crowned the best player in the world, is ready to commit his future to the Allianz Arena as he enters the final stages of his current deal.
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone expects a demanding tactical battle when his side host German powerhouse Bayern Munich. Simeone called for his players to embrace the occasion with enthusiasm while relying on their formidable 16-game unbeaten home record against German opponents.
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