Arsenal should accept Martin Zubimendi offer, the latest data is telling

Analysis suggests Arsenal should consider selling Zubimendi after his statistics declined and Bruno Guimaraes' arrival has pushed him down the pecking order.

Martin Zubimendi arrived at Arsenal in summer 2025 and played a key role in winning the Premier League title in his first half-season. However, his form tailed off, and the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes for £75million has further limited his opportunities. He has yet to start a Premier League game this season, prompting transfer speculation linking him with Chelsea and Atlético Madrid.

Data analysis reveals Zubimendi's underlying statistics are underwhelming. He averaged just 0.57 chances created per game (bottom 28.4% of midfielders) and 3.48 recoveries per game (bottom 12.3%). By contrast, Guimaraes is averaging 5.77 recoveries and 8.31 duels won, both in the top 94% of midfielders.

Zubimendi has downplayed exit talk, telling Marca: "I understand rumours can surface, but I think we need to be careful with what we publish." He added that manager Mikel Arteta explained at the start of the season that new signings would arrive and playing time would need to be earned. Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino all appear ahead of him in the midfield pecking order.