Momentum is building for Martín Zubimendi's transfer to Aston Villa, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara)
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Boubacar Kamara)
Key player as direct competitor (Boubacar Kamara)
Some better competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
Arsenal beats Aston Villa to sign Martín Zubimendi. Real Sociedad accepts their €70M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Martín Zubimendi moving to Aston Villa.
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| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
74.1
74.1
|
Christian Nørgaard |
 Arsenal
|
€11.5M |
|
74.1
82.0
|
Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
|
€27.2M |
|
73.9
79.5
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
|
€36.8M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Idrissa Gueye |
 Everton
|
€5.2M |
|
73.6
75.1
|
Douglas Luiz |
 Nottingham
|
€40.2M |
|
73.6
74.7
|
Pape Gueye |
 Villarreal
|
€16.5M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
|
€27.3M |
|
73.4
74.5
|
Lewis Cook |
 B'mouth
|
€19.2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Lindelöf | 01-09-2025 | Report | |
| Lucas Paquetá | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Evann Guessand | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 28-07-2025 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Ferran Torres | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Eberechi Eze | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Jhon Lucumí | 18-06-2025 | Report |
Arsenal
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Martín Zubimendi (ESP) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Arsenal. Martín Zubimendi is 26 years old (1999/02/02) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 3. Martín Zubimendi has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Martín Zubimendi's current transfer value is between €58.9M and €72M. His last transfer was from Real Sociedad to Arsenal in 2025. Arsenal paid Real Sociedad €70M for Martín Zubimendi.
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Real Sociedad 
Aston Villa 
