Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi ‘one of five new Chelsea targets’ to replace Man City-bound Enzo Fernandez

CHELSEA are reportedly considering a shock deadline day move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Blues have drawn up a list of potential Enzo Fernandez replacements after the Argentine edged towards joining Manchester City. Martin Zubimendi is on Chelsea’s radar Credit: Getty And talkSPORT report Zubimendi, 27, has been included on a FIVE man shortlist of last-minute targets. Chelsea are also threatening to raid Nottingham Forest and Tottenham before tonight’s 11pm deadline. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! The West Londoners have Morgan Gibbs-White and Lucas Bergvall, who told Spurs he wanted to quit earlier in the window, on their radar. A £38.5million bid has also been made for Monaco’s Lamine Camara as Chelsea chief Xabi Alonso desperately scrambles for a fresh option in the middle of the park. Talks have been held with Manu Kone’s camp over a late switch from Roma. But Chelsea are expected to be frustrated if they up the ante in their pursuit of Zubimendi. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already insisted he has no interest in offloading the former Real Sociedad talisman after playing a key role in the Gunners’ Premier League title win. He said: “Zubi without a doubt was one of the best players for Arsenal last season. Most read in Sport “Without him we would never get into the position that we got in the last few weeks and he deserves massive credit. “He deserves some credit from all of us, all the coaches, myself and especially his team-mates. “We know that without him we would never reach the level and the way that we competed throughout ten months. “At the end he didn’t play that much. He still played some important minutes but he didn’t play that much. “But no one can neglect the importance of what we did and how important he is for us. “That’s something that’s important to comment because a lot of people end with the taste, ‘No, but this player played in the Champions League final’. “This guy did it for ten months. Otherwise we weren’t here and we wouldn’t be playing in those finals. I think he deserves a lot of credit for that.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now