{"id":564,"date":"2026-03-29T14:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=564"},"modified":"2026-03-29T14:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:45:18","slug":"arsenal-preparing-e35-million-summer-bid-to-sign-26-year-old-star-from-real-madrid-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=564","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal preparing \u20ac35 million summer bid to sign 26-year-old star from Real Madrid: Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5145313\" data-slug-id=\"2758494\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal are interested in signing Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz in the summer transfer window, according to <em>Sports Boom <\/em>(h\/t <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/arsenal-want-to-sign-brahim-diaz-from-real-madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">TEAMtalk<\/a><\/em>). The Gunners are reportedly preparing a \u20ac35 million deal to test Los Blancos&#8217; resolve, with Diaz&#8217;s contract set to expire in the summer of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Brahim Diaz has struggled to break into Real Madrid&#8217;s starting XI this season, registering one goal and six assists in 31 appearances across all competitions (1009 minutes). While the LaLiga giants are not looking to offload the Morocco international this summer, they will reportedly listen to offers between \u20ac40 and \u20ac45 million if he expresses a will to leave.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are keen on signing Diaz in an attempt to further bolster their squad. Mikel Arteta allegedly wants to utilize the 26-year-old alongside Martin Odegaard to unlock low blocks. The former is extremely versatile and can be deployed as an attacking midfielder, winger on either side, and a forward.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Since joining Madrid in 2019, Diaz has recorded 21 goals and 27 assists in 152 appearances across all competitions, helping Los Blancos win six trophies.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Arsenal star rejects opportunity to join Real Madrid this summer despite Florentino Perez&#8217;s intervention: Reports<\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has rejected the opportunity to join Real Madrid this summer, despite Florentino Perez reportedly contacting his agent over a possible transfer, as per <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.football365.com\/news\/real-madrid-contact-martin-zubimendi-arsenal-2026-summer-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Football365<\/a><\/em>. The Spaniard is content in London and satisfied with his role at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Former Los Blancos boss Xabi Alonso was reportedly keen on signing Zubimendi last summer. However, the latter ended up joining the Gunners from Real Sociedad for a reported sum of \u20ac65 million.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old has been a standout performer for Arsenal in midfield, alongside Declan Rice. He has scored six goals and provided three assists in 44 appearances across all competitions, playing a pivotal role in their pursuit of the Premier League title, Champions League, and FA Cup.<\/p>\n<p>However, Real Madrid have struggled this season under Alvaro Arbeloa, with their midfield being a notable point of weakness. 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