Jos\u00e9 Mourinho has reportedly given Real Madrid the green light to pursue Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with the Spanish giants now considering a move for the midfielder this summer.<\/p>\n
According to Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Real Madrid have renewed their interest in the 27-year-old after their pursuit of Rodri suffered a major blow, with the Manchester City midfielder now closing in on a move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n Zubimendi has emerged as a potential alternative, having already been identified by Real Madrid before his move to Arsenal from Real Sociedad last summer.<\/p>\n The Spain international enjoyed an impressive first season in north London, making 57 appearances in all competitions and becoming an important part of Mikel Arteta\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Al Sadd SC interested in signing Arsenal star for \u00a350m<\/a><\/p>\n However, his situation has reportedly changed following Arsenal\u2019s \u00a375million signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United.<\/p>\n Zubimendi\u2019s representatives are now assessing the midfielder\u2019s options, with reports suggesting Arsenal could be open to allowing him to leave if the right proposal arrives.<\/p>\n That has immediately alerted Real Madrid.<\/p>\n The Spanish giants are looking for midfield reinforcements after Rodri moved closer to Barcelona, while Mourinho is understood to be keen on adding greater experience and authority to his midfield.<\/p>\n Zubimendi would fit that profile perfectly and is already familiar with Spanish football after spending the majority of his career at Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n The midfielder also has a major connection with Real Madrid, having previously been on the club\u2019s radar before choosing to move to Arsenal.<\/p>\n