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Transfer deadline: Arsenal decide on selling Zubimendi to Chelsea, Man Utd go for Ait-Nouri

Arsenal kept Martin Zubimendi despite Chelsea’s enquiry, while Manchester United also checked on Rayan Ait-Nouri, reports said.

  • Arsenal ruled out selling midfielder Martin Zubimendi on transfer deadline day, rejecting an inquiry from Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso regarding the Spain international.
  • Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso sought Zubimendi as a replacement after Enzo Fernandez departed Stamford Bridge for Manchester City. The Sun reported Alonso remains a keen admirer of the midfielder.
  • Manchester United explored a move for Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on transfer deadline day. According to Sky Sports, the club received notice of his availability before Tuesday's deadline.
  • High-Stakes negotiations defined the final hours of the window as clubs maneuvered for reinforcements. Arsenal retained Zubimendi while Manchester United actively pursued defensive additions before the deadline closed.
  • With the transfer period concluded, Arsenal secured Zubimendi's future despite interest from the Blues, while Manchester United's pursuit of Ait-Nouri highlighted the intense squad-building efforts undertaken during the final hours.
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Xabi Alonso again attempted the signing of Zubimendi on the last day of the signings market. As they point out in England, Chelsea's coach tried to the desperate hiring of Arsenal's footballer after the signing of Enzo Fernández by Manchester City was confirmed. The operation did not reach a good port and ... Continue reading "Xabi Alonso attempted the signing of Zubimendi in the last hours of the signings market"

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Chelsea tried a big blow in the last few hours of the mercato.

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CaughtOffside broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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