Martín Zubimendi has pushed back firmly against reports suggesting he is weighing up a January exit from Arsenal, with Atlético Madrid said to be monitoring his situation.

The Spanish midfielder addressed the speculation directly, insisting there is no truth to claims that he is seeking a move away from the club during the winter transfer window.

Atlético Madrid had been linked with a potential approach for Zubimendi, but the player himself appears determined to remain at Arsenal as the second half of the season gets under way.