{"id":63383,"date":"2026-07-30T23:41:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T23:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/63383\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T23:41:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T23:41:28","slug":"atletico-madrid-star-rattled-by-arsenal-is-perfect-hybrid-transfer-for-mikel-arteta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/63383\/","title":{"rendered":"Atletico Madrid star rattled by Arsenal is perfect hybrid transfer for Mikel Arteta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal are thought to be open to signing a new defender on top of a new left-winger and central midfielder\"Marc<\/p>\n

Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid could be a good transfer option for Arsenal<\/p>\n

William Saliba’s back injury means Arsenal must assess the transfer landscape for a new defender.<\/p>\n

Given Ben White and Jurrien Timber have also suffered fitness issues over the past few months, it makes sense to consider a profile that can play at both right centre-back and right-back.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta<\/a>, alongside Pep Guardiola, is a coach who has moulded several central defenders into full-backs – something he could do again if the correct market opportunity arises.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> like Ezri Konsa but Aston Villa are not willing to engage in talks after already losing Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n

It would take a serious, big-money bid to entice Aston Villa into a sale as they’re trying to tie Konsa down to fresh terms.<\/p>\n

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Como’s Jacobo Ramon has been considered but Real Madrid are due a 50 per cent of any transfer fee, which complicates the picture.<\/p>\n

Jon Martin of Real Sociedad is also a long-standing player of interest but he recently extended his contract in the Basque Country and is not thought to be available.<\/p>\n

Scanning Europe’s top-five leagues reveals a lack of credible options and it feels as though Andrea Berta’s eye for talent will be put to the test if Arsenal are to strengthen their backline.<\/p>\n

Arteta has said on record many times over the past few years that Arsenal won’t just sign a body for the sake of it. Anyone that comes through the door must actively and instantly improve the squad.<\/p>\n

But one particular profile would make plenty of sense for the Gunners: Atletico Madrid’s Marc Pubill.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old is equally comfortable across both positions and really grew in stature in the latter months of the season at the Metropolitano.<\/p>\n

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Marc Pubill clashed with Atletico Madrid’s players after Arsenal beat the Spaniards in the Champions League semi-final in May<\/p>\n

He also showcased his fiery side in May when he became engulfed in confrontation after Arsenal defeated Atletico to reach the Champions League final.<\/p>\n

Pubill was also part of the Spain squad that just lifted the World Cup, meaning he knows the likes of David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi fairly well.<\/p>\n

It’s unclear whether Atletico would be willing to sell, of course Arsenal have been monitoring developments around Julian Alvarez but if a deal can be struck for Pubill – they should consider it.<\/p>\n

He’s a hybrid player, at a great age with really impressive qualities and characteristics and would therefore tick a lot of boxes.<\/p>\n

It is not clear whether there is interest at this stage, however, and given he only joined Atletico last summer from Almeria, it’s hard to gauge his value and whether a transfer is even feasible.<\/p>\n

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