Atletico target Zubimendi move - Tuesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport’s latest football gossip round-up says Atletico Madrid are being linked with a January move for Arsenal and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The item also notes that Arsenal are trying to manage squad and wage planning, with the futures of other midfield and attacking players mentioned in wider speculation, though no decisions are reported as final.

The report adds that Arsenal are making progress on new contracts for Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice, with those talks said to be moving toward completion before January. In England, Leeds United are planning to increase discussions over extending striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s contract, which would keep him at the club until 2030.

Elsewhere in Europe, Barcelona are said to be interested in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, although the German club are not planning to let him leave and the player is not considering a move. The roundup also mentions Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen nearing a contract extension, Everton’s interest in Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, and reported Premier League attention on Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.

As background, these items are transfer rumours rather than confirmed deals, so the developments should be read as indications of possible January market activity rather than completed moves.